It’s time for you.
Mental health support that fits your life.
MindBeacon and Medavie Health Services have partnered to provide you and your dependants with confidential mental health support.
We’ve structured payments for Guided CBT Programs + Insights into multiple, smaller payments to allow you to maximize your insurance coverage:
• Assessment Diagnostic call: $225
• Assessment Report: $125
• Guided CBT Program: 3 payments of $150. The first invoice is sent after you are onboarded and treatment has started. The remaining two invoices are sent every two weeks.
Total Price: $800
Accessing MindBeacon support is easy
- Access to MindBeacon’s Virtual Mental Health Clinic offering a full complement of mental health supports
- Evidence-based, high-quality care that can be accessed from anywhere
- Free mental health wellness content including our e-newsletter, articles and online events.
- Unlimited access to your account including therapist messages, content and more.
MindBeacon Virtual Therapy Clinic
Guided CBT Programs
Your therapist guides you through a CBT program of readings and exercises, to help you improve your resilience.
Price: $525.
Available to all eligible Medavie Health Services employees and their dependent family members at no cost.
Live Sessions
Book a video or phone session with a therapist you choose – appointments typically available next day!
Price: From $130/hr.
This service is not free. You may access it, but you will have to pay for it and then use your Psychology Benefit Coverage to be reimbursed (aged 18+).
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What people are saying about MindBeacon
Our therapists are rated 4.9/5
I wouldn’t be where I am today without this program. Traditional therapy approaches weren’t constant enough for me to work towards change. MindBeacon made me feel safe knowing I have my therapist and the tools right at my fingertips.
I found the flexibility most appealing as I didn’t have to sacrifice taking time off from work for therapy. Messaging and going through the exercises with someone to guide me made it successful.
My therapist has been so supportive, and I appreciate her time and thoughts. I’m looking forward to learning more and feeling better about things.
Even if I suffered a setback my therapist helped identify different things I could do when I felt distressed. I also really appreciated how they gave me ideas for when I felt triggered by something.
I've really gained more confidence in my abilities to tackle different solutions. And my therapist has given me motivation and positive reinforcement along the way. It’s all having a positive impact on me.
Thank you for providing this lifeline to me – it’s helped in ways I didn't expect. That includes feeling like I’m functioning well in my everyday life despite my physical limitations.
I've learned so much and felt my therapist supported me the whole way. I’m very thankful to have been paired with her.
Due to confidentiality we don't share MindBeacon client identities
Develop skills to help you thrive
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective forms of therapy. With MindBeacon you experience CBT at your own pace and on your own schedule, with your dedicated therapist guiding you throughout. Our program content includes readings and exercises that have all been developed by clinical experts to help you develop the skills you need to thrive. You can access the program when and where it suits you, and send messages to your therapist when something is on your mind. Your therapist will get back to you within 1 business day.
How Guided CBT Programs work
What questions do you have?
MindBeacon Guided Programs are available to all Canadians, age 16 years or older. Guided Programs can help you tackle a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, stress and many other concerns that impact your well-being. But MindBeacon IS NOT a crisis service. If you’re ever in crisis, please phone ‘911’ immediately or visit your nearest hospital emergency room. Your safety is absolutely the most important thing to us.
It starts with your assessment, to better understand the issues and challenges you’re facing. From there, we create a unique treatment plan and assign a dedicated registered therapist to oversee your progress. Each time you visit, you’ll have readings, activities and check-ins that will help you develop new skills and let us better understand how you’re progressing. Remember: Your therapist will always be there for you throughout the process via messaging.
You are paired with one therapist for the duration of your Guided Program, and they are dedicated to your progress from beginning to end.
Your therapist will tailor a course of therapy based on your unique needs, selecting readings and activities that will help you develop new skills. As you work through the activities, your therapist will review your progress, provide encouragement and advice, as well as new perspectives to consider. You interact with your therapist via secure messaging through the MindBeacon digital therapy platform, and they will always respond within two business days.
Every Guided Program is personalized and unique. Your therapist will provide a tailored and progressive set of readings and activities for you over the course of your therapy – things like learning worry management and relaxation techniques, exposure activities or thought records. The main goal for all these activities is to reflect on what you’re thinking, doing and feeling, and then help you learn strategies to help change these cycles for the better.
Yes – you get your own therapist, who will be dedicated to you throughout your care, and who will tailor your program from start to finish. MindBeacon therapists are registered mental health professionals who are experienced in providing CBT treatment online.
We’ve got a therapist who’s right for you
MindBeacon offers an extensive roster of licensed therapists. With a broad range of backgrounds and specializations, you can easily find a therapist suited to address your unique needs. And, you can book either a video or phone session, next day (vs month-long waiting lists elsewhere).
How Live Sessions Work
What questions do you have?
Live Sessions are virtual sessions that allow you to speak with a therapist at a dedicated time through video or phone. You can select a therapist who’s right for you, schedule a time that works for your schedule, and get started using their favourite device. Live Sessions provides personalized care to help with a wide range of mental health concerns and allows you to talk one-to-one with a therapist of your choice on a secure platform. It’s great for those who prefer to talk to someone and have a conversation face-to-face or over the phone.
All sessions are booked as 60 minutes, which includes 50 minutes of treatment and 10 minutes for clinical documentation.
During the first session, the therapist will try to get to the heart of why you’ve chosen to seek help and will ask about the challenges you’re facing. If the therapist believes that the services we offer are a good fit, they’ll discuss a potential treatment plan. (A second session may also be necessary to properly determine next steps.) We refer to this as an assessment. The assessment is customized based on the your needs and the therapist’s assessment structure, which follows evidence-based practices. It may consist of an interview, self-report measures, discussion of your concerns/goals, and next steps. It’s an opportunity for you to share more about your challenges, issues, background and history and understand expectations for therapy and your treatment plan.
Everyone is different. There's no one-size-fits-all answer to that. The therapist will work directly you to let you know what to expect. An individual may need 6-15 sessions in a typical treatment plan, but the number of sessions vary based on the individual’s needs.
You start by creating a MindBeacon account (or logging in if they already have one). From there, you will see the Live Therapy option directly in their account homepage. After clicking on that option, you can indicate the concern they are looking to address and will then be provided with therapist profiles and availability to choose from and book a session.
Therapists enter in availability 7 days per week between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. in their respective time zones, with variances depending on therapist schedules per province.
Peer-to-Peer Support, powered by Togetherall.
Togetherall is an online community that is clinically moderated by mental health professionals. It provides a safe and anonymous place to express your thoughts, concerns, and triumphs.
How Peer-to-Peer works
What questions do you have?
Togetherall is a digital mental health support service which is available online, 24/7, and is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. Professionally trained Wall Guides monitor the community to ensure the safety and anonymity of all members. In addition to Togetherall's online community, you will have access to a wealth of useful resources and can work through tailored self-help courses covering topics such as anxiety, sleep, weight management, depression and many more.
Togetherall offers a range of activities that allow you to work through what's troubling you. Access an anonymous community of support available from members 24/7. Share your thoughts and join a Talkabout alongside fellow members to share and discuss what's on your mind and gain support and advice. You can post a Talkabout to the whole community or form your own groups or one-to-one chats. If you prefer to express yourself and your feelings creatively, you can post a Brick by drawing or uploading your own images.
You can also find more information in Resources to help you understand more about how you are feeling, set goals, and track your progress. Take self-assessments to help you understand more about yourself or join our Courses with others to learn how to manage everything from depression and anxiety to improving your problem solving and avoiding procrastination.
Anything that is causing people emotional or psychological distress: This can include anxiety, stress, feeling low and depressed, feeling out of control, trauma; all of which may be triggered by life events such as the loss of a loved one, relationship breakdowns, employment related issues, financial worries, sexuality, isolation, alcohol or drug related problems.
Togetherall has strict rules to ensure your safety. We have House Rules and the Privacy Policy that guide you on how to keep safe on the site. We advocate a policy of not exchanging personal information or private contacts. Content generated by our members on the site, including Talkabouts and Bricks are monitored 24/7.
Specific behaviours on the website will trigger a response by Togetherall staff (Wall Guides) and an escalation process will be implemented. While it happens infrequently, we will remove any content from the website and bar members who are not working within the House Rules and a Privacy Policy
Are you in crisis?
If you are at immediate risk, call 911 or visit your local emergency.
To access crisis services, please see below:
Canada and USA
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Canada Suicide Prevention Service toll free 1 833 456 4566
- Text START@45645
- Quebec (Suicide Action Montreal (SAM)) 1 866 277 3553
- Kids Help Phone 24/7 1 800 668 6868
- First nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help line 1 855 242 3310
- Trans LifeLine 1 877 330 6366