Immigration Mental Health Assessment
An immigration assessment can be essential for your case in Canada, as it highlights the significant effects that a denial can have on the mental well-being of refugees, asylum seekers, and other applicants.
What is an Immigration Assessment?
An immigration mental health assessment is an evaluation performed by a licensed professional to evaluate an individual’s mental health in the context of their immigration case. This assessment is frequently requested by immigration lawyers or government officials to assess eligibility for asylum, humanitarian or compassionate grounds, or to evaluate the individual’s capacity to cope with the stresses associated with immigration. Additionally, this assessment can attest to their mental health if they were to remain in Canada or face deportation back to their country of origin.
What is the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)?
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) offers coverage for mental health services, including immigration assessments, for eligible refugees and asylum seekers. The IFHP covers the cost of one Immigration Mental Health Assessment for certain groups, including refugee claimants awaiting a decision, ineligible refugee claimants, victims of human trafficking, and detainees. Additionally, this coverage ensures that individuals can access essential mental health support through psychotherapy to address issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
What to expect during an Immigration Assessment?
The immigration assessment process involves a two hour session, which can be completed virtually or in person. During this session one of our Registered Psychotherapists will ask you a series of questions about your emotional health. This is to get a comprehensive understanding of your overall situation and mental state.
After the assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report within seven business days.
Do you want to learn more? Contact us!
Your mental health matters. An immigration assessment reflects your challenges and the impact that denied residency in Canada can have on your well-being.
Immigration mental health Assessment in Hamilton
How to Prepare for your Immigration Assessment?
- Be Open and Honest: Being candid with our therapist will enable them to provide a more accurate assessment. Reflect on the challenges you are facing during your immigration process and how they are impacting your mental health.
- Prepare to Discuss Your Background: Be ready to talk about your personal history, any mental health symptoms, and your current life circumstances.
- Check If Your Fees Are Covered: If you have refugee status and are enrolled in the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), your session fees may be covered.
- Verify Your Coverage: If you think you might be covered under the IFHP, it is your responsibility to contact the IFHP directly for more information and to confirm your eligibility for coverage.
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An immigration assessment can be essential for your case in Canada, as it highlights the significant effects that a denial can have on your mental well-being.
How to Schedule an Immigration Mental Health Assessment?
Navigating immigration challenges is hard enough—booking your assessment shouldn’t be. Here’s how to get started in 3 simple steps:
1 | Book a FREE Initial Consult
Before the assessment process begins, we offer a free and mandatory 15-minute call with one of our experienced therapists.
During this call, we’ll:
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Answer your questions about the immigration mental health assessment
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Confirm whether this service is the right fit for your legal case
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Explain what documentation you’ll need before your session
📍 This call is available to anyone across Ontario.
2 | Schedule Your Assessment Session
After the Initial Consult, you’ll be invited to schedule your Immigration Mental Health Assessment session.
You can choose:
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In-person at our office in Hamilton, Ontario
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Online, if you live elsewhere in the Ontario
💡 These assessments are tailored for refugee claims, asylum cases, and other immigration proceedings where emotional and psychological impact must be documented.
3 | Receive Your Written Report Within 7 Business Days
Following your session, your therapist will create a comprehensive, clinically-sound report outlining how your mental health could be affected by a denied immigration status.
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Delivered within 7 business days
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Sent securely to you and/or your legal representative
🛡️ Our assessments are conducted by Registered Psychotherapists with experience supporting vulnerable immigration cases.
After your Assessment
If Psychotherapy is required after the assessment, your Psychotherapist will notify you about the steps needed to begin therapy. For those with IFHP coverage, you will need to contact the program directly to ensure you are eligible for coverage. A signed referral form is needed from a medical doctor to begin therapy.