Assessment Services

Assessments

Nexus offers several assessment options designed to provide clarity, support decision-making, and help determine appropriate next steps.

Assessment Area

Drug & Alcohol Assessments

These assessment options support different needs, from private personal insight to formal reporting for work, insurance, medical, or other third-party purposes.

Option #1: Informal Substance Use Assessment

Informal substance use assessments are typically requested by individuals who are exploring whether they may have a substance use concern before it becomes more serious. This assessment is completely voluntary and is intended for your information only.

Results from this assessment will not be shared with any third party unless specific written consent is provided.

Fee

  • $250.00 for 1 x 60 minute assessment and 1 x 30 minute follow-up appointment to discuss findings
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Drug and alcohol assessment support at Nexus Counselling Services

Option #2: Formal Substance Use Assessment

Formal drug and alcohol assessments are typically completed in two phases. Unlike the informal option, this assessment includes a formal written report that may be shared if the assessment is mandated, or if you want the report shared with a third party such as an employer, insurance company, or family doctor.

Phase 1: Addiction Assessment

The purpose of an addiction assessment is to determine whether an addiction is present, the extent of the addiction, whether there are co-occurring conditions, and recommendations for an appropriate treatment plan.

  • $300.00 for 1 x 75 minute assessment and written report

Phase 2: Follow-up Rehabilitation Assessment

The purpose of a follow-up assessment is to determine the impact of treatment. The focus includes progress in developing the skills needed to manage cravings and triggers, as well as readiness to return to work and other important life roles.

  • $200.00 for 1 x 60 minute assessment and written report

Note: A follow-up assessment is not available if the initial addiction assessment was completed by a different assessor.

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Preliminary neuropsychological assessment at Nexus Counselling Services
Assessment Area

Preliminary Neuropsychological Assessment

Traumatic brain injury, disease, and normal developmental aging can cause subtle changes in brain functioning such as changes in memory, attention, focus, processing speed, and creativity.

Results from a preliminary assessment can help determine whether further assessment with a neuropsychologist may be recommended.

Fee

  • $600.00 for 1 x 90 minute session, 1 x 60 minute follow-up session, and written report

Additional fees of $150 per hour apply when collecting data from collateral sources.

Assessment Area

Dissociative Experiences Assessment

Traumatic experiences can result in a wide range of responses, from mild detachment from one’s surroundings to more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experience.

These symptoms can feel confusing and can have a substantial effect on personal and occupational functioning.

Fee

  • $1250.00 for 1 x 60 minute interview, 1 x 90 minute assessment, and 1 x 120 minute follow-up session to discuss interpretation and findings

If a written report is needed, additional fees will be charged at $150 per hour.

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Practical Information

Payments & Extended Mental Health Insurance

Accepted Payments

Payment for services is due at the beginning of each session.

  1. Cash
  2. Personal cheque payable to: Nexus Counselling Services
  3. e-transfer to: [email protected] (must be received prior to your scheduled appointment time)

Extended Mental Health Insurance

It is the client’s responsibility to confirm whether services with Candace are covered by their extended health provider.

Candace is registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Registration #12031) and holds the designation of CCC.

Reimbursement for services through extended health insurance is the responsibility of the client. Receipts for services are issued electronically by email after each individual session.

Extended health providers that accept CCC-designated clinicians include Green Shield, Blue Cross (in some regions), and Equitable Life.

Policy

Cancellation Policy

Nexus Counselling Services has a strict 24 hours’ notice cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your appointment within 24 hours of your appointment time, you will be billed for the entire session.

Please note that if you try to cancel your appointment online with less than 24 hours’ notice, the system will not allow you to cancel the appointment.

When you book an appointment, that time is reserved specifically for you, which means Candace is not available to see other clients during that time.

There are many valid reasons why someone may need to cancel. To be fair to every client, cancellation fees will only be waived in the event of a medical emergency requiring urgent professional treatment, a death in the family, a natural disaster, or extreme weather conditions.

Next Step

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