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Reduced Barrier Supports

At Empowerment Health & Wellness, we believe that accessing mental health care should feel comfortable, safe, and achievable for everyone.

 

Our Reduced Barrier Supports are designed to lower practical, financial, and sensory obstacles so you can receive care in ways that work best for you.

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Sliding Scale

Confidentiality  

Flexible Scheduling

Sensory Friendly Spaces

Virtual/Phone Sessions

How can 

reduced barrier

supports help me?

For those who prefer or require remote support, we offer secure, confidential virtual/phone therapy sessions—allowing you to access care from the comfort of your home.

Our clinic includes calming sensory rooms and adjustable lighting so you can feel grounded and supported from the moment you arrive. These spaces are designed for clients who benefit from quieter, gentler environments.

We understand that life is busy. We offer extended hours, adaptable appointment times, and virtual appointments to fit your schedule and reduce stress around attending sessions.

For clients who prefer privacy, we offer discreet arrival options to minimize the likelihood of running into others in the waiting area. Your comfort and confidentiality are always prioritized.

Flexible, accessible session options—including sliding scale pricing—to help make therapy more affordable for those experiencing financial strain.

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Sliding Scale

Sessions

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At Empowerment Health & Wellness, we believe that financial circumstances should never prevent someone from accessing mental health support. Our Sliding Scale Sessions are designed to reduce financial barriers and make therapy more accessible for individuals and families experiencing financial strain, transitional life periods, or unexpected hardship.

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Our sliding scale program offers reduced session fees based on your current financial situation, ensuring you can receive care without added financial pressure. We recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique, which is why our approach is flexible, judgment-free, and centred on dignity and respect.

Who Sliding Scale Sessions Support

Sliding scale rates are available for clients who may be:

  • Navigating reduced income or sudden financial changes

  • Students, caregivers, or individuals with limited employment capacity

  • Supporting dependents or experiencing increased household expenses

  • Accessing multiple services and needing cost flexibility

  • Facing barriers that make standard pricing inaccessible

 

How It Works

Our process is simple and confidential:

  1. Complete a brief application outlining your needs.

  2. Our administrative team reviews your request with compassion and care.

  3. If approved, your reduced rate will be applied to ongoing sessions and reviewed periodically.

 

Why We Offer This

Mental health care is essential—not a luxury. Our commitment to reduced-barrier support means:

  • You can prioritize your well-being without choosing between therapy and basic needs.

  • Support remains consistent, empowering you to build long-term therapeutic progress.

  • Care becomes more equitable and inclusive within our community.

 

There is no need to justify your struggles or prove hardship. We trust that you’re reaching out because support feels necessary and important. Our team approaches every application with compassion, understanding, and respect for your privacy.

If cost has been a barrier to accessing therapy, we’re here to help. You deserve support, and we’re committed to making that possible.

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Are you seeking therapy services as part of a court order, legal requirement, probation condition, custody matter, or other legal proceedings?
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By submitting this form, I acknowledge that:

  • The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

  • Sliding scale rates are limited and reviewed periodically.

  • Approval is not guaranteed, but every request will be considered with care and respect.

Private Confidentiality

Your information is kept strictly confidential and is used only to determine your eligibility for reduced-fee therapy. This form is stored securely and will not be shared outside Empowerment Health & Wellness. Completing the form does not impact your access to care.


Please Note: Our clinic is NOT a crisis centre. If you are currently experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others or are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, go to the nearest emergency department or if accessible visit CMHA Mental Health Walk-in Clinic at 648 Huron Street, London, ON. Our therapy services are not designed to provide emergency crisis intervention.


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