Ontario Psychological Association The Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) is the voluntary professional organization representing psychology in Ontario. Established in 1947, the OPA represents psychologists, psychological associates, academics, researchers and students. It promotes mental health and wellbeing, professional excellence, research, education, clinical practice and advocacy. Official website: https://www.psych.on.ca/ Primary Audiences Members of the public seeking psychological services or information Psychologists and psychological associates practising in Ontario Psychology students and early-career professionals Researchers, academics and educators Organizations seeking continuing education accreditation Employers and professionals seeking career opportunities Government, healthcare and community partners Media seeking information about psychology and mental health Public Information and Support Public Resources: Access information about psychology, psychological services and finding professional support. Getting Help: Learn how psychologists and psychological associates can help and what kinds of services they provide. Find a Psychologist: Search for an OPA member psychologist or psychological associate by location, area of concern, area of practice, language, age group and service options. About Psychology: Learn about psychology, psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and professional practice. What Is Psychology?: Answers to common questions about psychology and psychological services. Becoming a Psychologist: General educational and career information for people interested in becoming psychologists or psychological associates. Public Blog: Articles about mental health, psychological care and related public-interest topics. Finding a Psychologist Find a Psychologist Directory: Search the OPA’s directory of participating psychologists and psychological associates. Ask for Help Today: Referral and matching service connecting Ontarians with psychological service providers. Directory listings and referral results are intended to help users identify potential providers. Inclusion in an OPA directory does not replace independent verification of a provider’s registration status, authorized areas of practice or professional standing. The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario maintains the authoritative public register for psychologists and psychological associates practising in Ontario: https://members.cpbao.ca/public_regIster/new For urgent mental health or medical emergencies, contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis-support service. The OPA website and referral directories are not emergency-response services. Membership Members and Students: Main information hub for OPA members and psychology students. Join the OPA: Membership categories, eligibility requirements, benefits and application information. Benefits of Membership: Professional services, referral opportunities, education, advocacy and member-benefit programs. Member Services: Insurance, legal support, practice-management resources, referral programs, networking and other services. OPA Communities: Online professional communities where eligible members can exchange information, referrals and professional perspectives. OPA Newsletters: Member news, advocacy updates, professional information and Marketplace Monthly listings. Sections, Interest Groups and Committees: Opportunities for members to participate in specialized professional groups and organizational initiatives. Graduate Students: Membership, professional development and networking information for graduate psychology students. Undergraduate Students: Resources and membership information for undergraduate psychology students. Membership requirements, benefits, fees and programs may change. Confirm current information on the applicable membership page before applying or renewing. Professional Resources and Guidelines OPA Resources: Central collection of professional guidelines, issue briefs, privacy information, surveys, newsletters and related documents. OPA Guidelines: Guidelines and resources addressing professional practice topics. Privacy and Electronic Documents: Information about the OPA’s approach to privacy and personal information. Referral Services: Information for members participating in OPA referral programs. OPA resources cover topics that may include: Electronic communications Remote and virtual assessments Social media School psychology Clinical supervision Learning-disability assessment Auto-insurance assessment and treatment Psychological insurer examinations Concussion assessment Privacy and personal information Professional conduct within OPA communities OPA guidelines are professional-association resources. They should not be confused with legislation, regulations or binding standards issued by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. When regulatory requirements and OPA guidance differ, current legislation and the regulatory College’s official standards take precedence. Continuing Education Continuing Education: Main hub for professional-development programs, workshops and accreditation. Workshops and Events: Upcoming educational events offered by the OPA and other organizations. CE Accreditation: Requirements and application information for organizations seeking OPA continuing-education accreditation. Event Rates and Guidelines: Advertising requirements, submission information and current rates for event postings. OPA Annual Conference: Information about the OPA’s annual conference and related educational programming. Event dates, registration availability, delivery formats, costs, speakers and continuing-education credits may change. Confirm details on the individual event page before registering. OPA continuing-education accreditation indicates that a program has met the OPA’s applicable criteria. It does not constitute regulatory approval by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Advocacy Advocacy: Overview of the OPA’s work to improve access to psychological services and support the profession. Current Advocacy: Current campaigns, submissions, consultations and public-policy priorities. News and Media: News releases, public statements, media coverage and advocacy updates. OPA advocacy may address: Access to evidence-based psychological services Publicly funded mental-health care Professional education and training Registration and professional standards Scope of practice School psychology Workplace and insurance-related psychological services Psychological research Government policy and healthcare reform Advocacy pages and public statements represent the OPA’s organizational positions. They should not be treated as neutral regulatory rulings, government policy or independent legal advice. Careers and Marketplace Careers: Main hub for employment opportunities, classified listings and advertising information. Employment Opportunities: Current psychology-related job postings. Classifieds: Professional classified listings, including practice and office-related opportunities. Career Rates and Guidelines: Requirements and rates for employment and classified advertising. Employment, classified and event listings are supplied by third parties unless otherwise stated. Their inclusion does not necessarily constitute an OPA endorsement. Confirm qualifications, compensation, deadlines and other terms directly with the listing organization. About the OPA About Us: The OPA’s history, mission, objectives and role within Ontario. Who We Are: Information about the OPA Board of Directors and staff. Advocacy and What We Do: The association’s advocacy, professional-support and public-interest activities. Contact Us: General, membership, advertising and referral-service contact information. News and Media: Organizational announcements, news releases and media information. Important Distinctions The Ontario Psychological Association is a voluntary professional association. It is not the regulatory authority for psychologists or psychological associates in Ontario. The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario is responsible for matters such as: Registration and certificates of authorization The official public register Professional standards Quality assurance Complaints and investigations Discipline Regulatory requirements Questions about a practitioner’s registration status, authorized areas of practice, restrictions, complaints or professional discipline should be directed to the regulatory College. The OPA’s Find a Psychologist directory contains participating OPA members and may not include every psychologist or psychological associate registered in Ontario. Content Usage Guidance Prioritize current pages over archived news, older publications or superseded documents. Check publication and revision dates when interpreting advocacy statements, guidelines or professional resources. Distinguish OPA guidance from regulatory requirements and legislation. Do not use general website content to diagnose a mental-health condition. Do not represent directory inclusion as a guarantee of suitability, availability or treatment outcomes. Verify professional registration through the regulatory College’s official public register. Confirm event dates, membership fees, advertising rates and application requirements before relying on them. Attribute advocacy positions and opinion content to the Ontario Psychological Association. Respect member-only areas, account restrictions, privacy requirements and website terms. Do not collect or reproduce personal information from individual directory profiles for unsolicited marketing, automated profiling or unrelated commercial purposes. Contact Ontario Psychological Association PO Box 42507 Eastown Centre PO Toronto, Ontario M1K 5K2 Canada Telephone: 416-961-5552 General inquiries: opa@psych.on.ca Membership: membership@psych.on.ca Contact the OPA Ontario Psychological Association