Hard Feelings Mental Health

Our mission is to bring innovation to the mental health sector that reduces barriers and increases access to stronger mental health. We work with mental health professionals community members and partners to facilitate the delivery of low-cost therapy curate mental health resources and foster conversations that fight stigma. Hard Feelings exists to address the gap in service for accessible and affordable mental health supports and resources. We support an innovative Community of Practice that offers low-cost limited-term therapy (up to 20 sessions) to individuals facing barriers in accessing mental health supports. There are currently over 20 counsellors/therapists in our Community of Practice selected based on their clinical skill and expertise and to represent the diverse population of our city and province. Our storefront is at the heart of what we do it is a hub for conversation about mental health and a place to get support in navigating a complex mental health system. It is the location of our retail store (also available online) that offers a curated selection of books and products that support stronger mental health It's where we host our book club meetings where clients wait when meeting a therapist in-person where we gather for comment-based activities and home to our Mental Health Library.

Therapy - We facilitate the delivery of low-cost therapy in-person (Toronto only) and online (across Ontario) supporting a community of professional therapists in a unique practice model. Clients who face financial barriers can access up to 20 sessions of therapy at a price they can afford. Navigation - We provide mental health service navigation through hundreds of interactions in-person at our storefront through our counselling practice by phone and email and online through our active social media presence. We take time to listen to what people need and do our best to connect them with resources. Retail Storefront- We operate a brick-and-mortar and online retail store that features books and resources focused on supporting stronger mental health and wellbeing. Mental Health Library - We operate a free Mental Health Library where everyone is welcome to borrow mental health books and other self-care items. Pop-Up Market - We host an annual Pop-Up Market that brings together local vendors whose work intersects with mental health. Community Events - Our Hard Feelings Hangouts are weekly drop-ins where individuals can participate in activities that support stronger mental health and wellbeing. Our Book Club meets in -person and explores titles connected to mental health and wellbeing. We collaborate with other community and mental health organizations to facilitate low-cost and free workshops and groups for our community.