Empowering our community to help them feel their best

You can apply to get therapy from the OMA Counselling Program by clicking here and filling out the OMA Counselling Program form.

The OMA Counselling Program offers financial support for eligible clients. Please refer to the above eligibility criteria for more information and financial support options. If you are approved, the therapy sessions are fully sponsored by OMA to make mental health care accessible to you.

Clients are matched with therapists best suited to their needs through the OMA Counselling Program form. We take your needs, preferences, and the therapist's specializations in to account in the matching process, ensuring that each client is paired with the right therapist who can provide the most suitable support.

Upon submission of the OMA Counselling Program form, you will be contacted by the OMA Intake team, to assess your needs and eligibility. Once approved, the OMA Intake team will assist you in filling out the Ruh Care matching form and booking an introductory call with your therapist.

The 15-minute intro call with your Ruh Care therapist is an opportunity to introduce yourself, share what brings you to therapy (your needs), share what you are looking to achieve through therapy (your goals), learn about your therapist’s approach, and ask questions to help you make an informed decision about therapy. It’s important to note that consultations are not therapy or counselling sessions. 

Please note that only one intro call is allocated per client file. If you have booked this call on behalf of the intended client (e.g. your child/teen, sibling, or parent, etc.), please ensure they are present for the call. While you are welcome to attend the intro call on their behalf, please understand that we cannot offer an additional intro calls.

The next appointment booked with the client would be a therapy session, and all OMA Counselling Program clients receive three sessions by default to start.

All OMA Counselling Program clients receive three sessions by default to start.

The suggested number of sessions for your care plan is determined at the end of the free intro call. If extra sessions are needed, Ruh Care sends a request to the OMA Intake team for additional sessions for pre-approval.

Our partner, Ruh Care is an online therapy platform offering accessible, culturally responsive, and faith-sensitive mental health care. Their team of licensed Muslim therapists come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and are available to support individuals, children (ages 3+), couples, and families. They offer support through text, voice, or video in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, Somali, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, German, and Creole. Their strong multidisciplinary team includes Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, and Canadian Certified Counselors with various areas of specialization.

The Ruh Care team of Muslim therapists understand the unique nuances of our faith and cultural practices. Together, we are committed to empowering our clients to navigate life's challenges by providing comprehensive mental health care throughout their unique journeys of healing and growth.