Assessment & Support Options
At Thrive Therapy, we offer flexible assessment options, ranging from verbal feedback to comprehensive written reports. Our assessments are designed to meet your needs while minimizing unnecessary time, cost, and complexity.
Following the assessment, your therapist will work collaboratively with you to develop a personalized therapy plan. This includes discussing the level of support that will be most helpful for you and your family.
In addition to individual therapy sessions, we also offer add-on services, called Packages, which are designed for those who benefit from more structure, accountability, and hands-on guidance between therapy sessions.
Our goal is to ensure you receive the right amount of support to make meaningful progress, in a way that feels manageable, sustainable, and aligned with your daily life.
Payment & Funding Options
Private Health Insurance & Employer Coverage
Many private health insurance plans cover occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and counselling services, both in-person and virtual. Coverage amounts and session limits vary by plan.
Common Insurers:
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Medavie Blue Cross
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Manulife
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Sun Life
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Desjardins
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Canada Life
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GreenShield
We offer direct billing to many insurance providers. If direct billing is not available for your plan, we will provide a detailed receipt for reimbursement.
We accept Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard, American Express, and e-Transfer.
Additional Funding Options
You may also be eligible for coverage through one of the following programs:
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Autism Canada Community Assistance Program (CAP): Provides financial assistance to families of autistic individuals for therapy and support services.
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Auto/Motor Vehicle Insurance Plans: May cover therapy services following a motor vehicle accident, depending on your policy.
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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF): Coverage may be available for active members and their families through military health benefits. We can help confirm eligibility, contact us to learn more!
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Children's Aid Foundation of Nova Scotia: May provide funding support for children and youth involved with child welfare services.
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Department of Opportunities & Social Development: Offers funding programs that may support therapy for eligible individuals and families.
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Inuit Child First Initiative: Ensures Inuit children have access to health and social services without delay or barriers. We can help confirm eligibility, contact us to learn more!
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Jordan’s Principle: Ensures First Nations children can access the services they need without delays related to jurisdictional disputes.
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Mi'kmaw Family & Children's Services: May fund therapy services for Mi’kmaw children and families receiving support.
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Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB): Covers a range of health services, including therapy, for eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals. We can help confirm eligibility, contact us to learn more!
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Coverage may be available for members and their families through RCMP health benefits. We can help confirm eligibility, contact us to learn more!
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Seniors Care Grant: Provides funding to eligible seniors in Nova Scotia to support independence at home, which may include therapy services.
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Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC): May cover therapy services for eligible veterans and their families. We can help confirm eligibility, contact us to learn more!
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Workers Compensation Board (WCB): Covers therapy services for individuals recovering from work-related injuries or illnesses.