CT Stream

THERAPY STIPEND PROGRAM

What is CT Stream?

CT Stream is a Changing Tides sponsored stipend program intended for AAPI youth and young adults (ages 16 – 35) who are first-time non-acute therapy seekers or currently unable to afford the costs of therapy. The goal of this program is to provide an accessible, transparent, and inclusive opportunity to obtain mental health services. Participating mental health professionals will receive a $150 stipend per session for their services. Participants will have no financial requirements.

Program Details

10 Free Therapy Sessions

Up to 10 non-acute therapy sessions (virtual or in-person) with a mental health professional from our directory.

Intake Process

Our intake coordinator will review requests, follow-up with supplemental questions, and provide options of therapists in our directory that might be a good fit for each individual.

Post-Stipend Process

Subscriptions to wellness apps, referrals for ongoing therapy and supplementary programming.

Disclaimers

This stipend intends to cover costs for non-acute therapeutic services (such as moderate depression and anxiety).

Limited number of stipends available for California residents with priority given to earliest submissions.

This stipend will not cover the costs of medication.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN CT STREAM

You can reach out in 1 of 3 easy ways:

1. Call (213) 536-9684 and talk with Linh, our intake coordinator, or leave a message


2. Email Linh at LVo@LTSC.org with your basic information and let her know you’re interested


3. Fill out the short form at the button below!

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* requests for a CT Stream stipend do not guarantee participation in the program

CT STREAM FAQs

Can I get a stipend to pay for a therapist I already have?

1

The CT Stream stipend is specifically for sessions with therapists in our directory.

What if the therapist I choose is not a good fit?

2

Our intake coordinator will provide you with 2-3 therapists that she believes will be a good fit for you. If the therapist you pick from the 3 is not a good fit for you, then you can discuss switching to one of the other therapists that the intake coordinator recommends.

I missed out on this round of requests, will there be another round of stipends?

3

The goal is to make the CT Stream a recurring program, but this iteration of the CT Stream is a pilot program. Continuation of CT Stream stipends is contingent on funding. With that said, we are unsure when we will do another round of stipends, but when we do it will be announced on all of our platforms!

Does my location impact my ability to receive a CT Stream stipend?

4

At the moment, CT Stream stipends are only available for California residents. All of our therapists in the CT Stream directory are only licensed to practice in California. If our availability broadens beyond California, we will make sure to update our site.

** If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 988 to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. **