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competent, compassionate, and effective mental health treatment.

The closest specialist for your case is in a clinic up north.
That's an hour and a half away...

Counselor
$50/h

We need a referral from your GP.
I don't have a GP...

Our waiting list for evaluation appointments is 3 months.

I want to explore your problems with your sexual orientation some more...
I don't have any problems with my sexual orientation.

It's just that the side effects...
Give it time. Here's a renewal of your prescription. Next!

You'll have to bring your own sign language interpreter.

You don't have anyone who has experience working with aboriginal clients?

If you're having so much trouble, go see a therapist already.

Access

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Robot Hugs
New comic! Finding good mental health help is already really challenging when you're in the best possible social position to access it. Poverty, disability, racial and cultural factors, physical access, regional access, gender and sexual prejudice, stigma, language... these are just a few of the roadblocks in the way of accessing effective mental health services. There are a number of reasons why we should not shame people who do not engage with mental health professionals, the least of which is that a significant portion of people with mental illness are simply unable to access those services. A core tenant of activism is the idea of autonomy and self determination - this means we must work to remove these barriers to treatment so that those who want to engage with a mental health support system are able to do so. While we should respect those who chose not to access those services, it is most important that everyone get that choice.