What We Do

• Founded in 1993, the Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness is a private Mental Health agency that provides clinical consultation and therapy to individuals, couples and families to help them deal with a range of emotional and inter-personal difficulties. The focus of the Centre is on building hope, beginning anew and helping both individuals and families persevere and become whole again. 
• Our focus is on prevention and wellness and our services are geared toward assisting individuals and families in maximizing their potential for a healthier, productive and a more satisfying lifestyle. Our respectful, warm and caring approach helps to establish a comfortable and safe environment that promotes healing for you to become whole again.

FEES

The Centre for Family Preservation & Wellness is a Private Organization and therefore its services are not covered through OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan).

The fee for therapy ranges from $120.00 - $150.00 per hour.

However, below is a list of organizations that Cissy Pulikunnel is approved to provide services for. Once you confirm eligibility, services you receive from Cissy Pulikunnel are fully covered by these organizations. The type of services, degree, amount and duration of psychotherapy coverage may vary from organizations according to their mandate and claimant’s treatment needs.

VETERANS AFFAIRS

Cissy Pulikunnel is an approved Health Service Provider for Veterans Affairs, Military & the RCMP. Psychotherapy services including assessment and treatment for such problems including Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression and Anxiety, are fully covered by Blue Cross for eligible claimants. You can contact your respective local sources for additional information. You may also contact The Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness.

WSIB CLAIMANTS

Cissy Pulikunnel is an approved health service provider for the Workplace Safety Insurance Board. Psychotherapy services including assessment and treatment are fully covered by WSIB for eligible claimants. In order to be eligible, you must be approved for psychotherapy services by WSIB. Contact your employer and/or WSIB to facilitate a referral.

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE CLAIMANTS

Cissy Pulikunnel is a registered Social Worker, therefore is approved to provide assessment and treatment to those who have been injured as a result of a Motor Vehicle Accident. Contact your insurance company to facilitate a referral and to have these services paid for. You can also contact the Centre for Family Preservation & Wellness.

FIRST NATIONS

Cissy Pulikunnel is an approved service provider for First Nations & Inuit Health Branch for Health Canada. Please contact The Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness to access counseling.

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION BOARD

Cissy Pulikunnel is an approved service provider for victims of crime including, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical assault, rape and hate crimes through this Ministry Program. Contact either The Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness or the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for information about accessing these services that is fully paid for by CICB.

VICTIM QUICK RESPONSE PROGRAM

Cissy Pulikunnel is an approved provider under this Ministry Program. Anyone who has been a victim of violence, abuse, rape or a hate crime can access psychotherapy through this program very quickly. You may contact The Centre for family Preservation and Wellness to facilitate a referral. (PLEASE NOTE: There is a very short time limit from the date of the crime and when you must submit your application for this program, so please call us immediately should you have been a victim).

 

"Become wholesome, focussed and self-aware"

Costs may be covered by Health Canada or other extended Health Plans