Free Counseling for Newcomers to Canada under the Interim Federal Health Program
Compassionate Mental Health Care for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
HM Consulting Solutions LTD is proud to announce that many of our licensed therapists are officially registered providers under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). This means that eligible clients—including refugee claimants, resettled refugees, and other protected persons can now access professional, trauma-informed mental health care at no cost.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify for IFHP-covered counselling if you are:
✅ A refugee claimant
✅ A resettled refugee or protected person
✅ A victim of human trafficking
✅ An eligible dependent or family member
If you're unsure of your eligibility, we’re happy to help you navigate the process.
What’s Covered?
✔️ One-on-one virtual counselling with a Registered Social Worker (RSW)
✔️ Culturally safe, anti-oppressive support
✔️ Trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, family conflict, and more
✔️ 100% covered by IFHP—no payment required from clients
✔️ Sessions delivered by phone or secure video from anywhere in Ontario.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Get a Referral
Ask your doctor or nurse practitioner for a written referral for counselling under IFHP. Contact us if you need assistance finding a doctor or nurse practitioner. This step is required by Medavie Blue Cross (the IFHP insurance provider).
Step 2: Contact Us
Once you have your referral or need assistance with obtaining a referral, contact us directly:
📞 647-200-1183
📧 info@hmconsultingsolutionsltd.com
🌐 www.hmconsultingsolutionsltd.com
Step 3: We Handle the Rest
Our admin team will confirm your IFHP eligibility, submit the request for authorization, and book you in with one of our compassionate, qualified therapists.
Symptoms you may experience include:
Sleep problems
Irritability
Concentration problems
Forgetfulness
Nightmares and/or flashbacks
Anxiety, panic attacks
Sadness, depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Increased stress, coping difficulties.
These symptoms may lead to chronic mental health challenges over time and disrupt one’s daily functioning. Seeking support from HM Consulting Solutions can help you get back to thriving.
Some of the treatment approaches that we employ while treating PTSD, trauma, depression and anxiety include (but are not limited to): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure therapy, and Desensitization therapy.
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All services may be covered by third party insurance plans (e.g. WSIB, Motor Vehicle Insurance, or extended health insurance benefit plans), and billed directly to third party payers. Services will be provided in accordance with the employer`s ethical business/licensing standards policy and all Financial Services Commission of Ontario licensing regulations. Please contact us for more information!