Located in downtown Toronto, the Music Therapy Centre (MTC) was a cornerstone of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund’s (CMTF) mission for 24 years (2001 – 2025). As one of our longest-running projects and the only non-profit music therapy centre in the country to offer affordable, subsidized music therapy sessions to individuals who otherwise would not have access to these vital services.
Fran Herman, Certified Music Therapist and Canadian music therapy trailblazer, spearheaded the creation of the MTC. Fran, on behalf of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund, mobilized the Canadian music industry to raise the funds necessary to open the centre in 2001.
The centre offered accessible music therapy services and served as the headquarters of the CMTF until the end of 2025. Fran’s dedication to making music therapy accessible for all shaped the Centre and inspired its mission, leaving behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten.
Pictured: Fran accepts a cheque from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. This generous donation funded the creation of the MTC
The Music Therapy Centre was located in the heart of downtown Toronto (Bloor and Dufferin) where we welcomed clients for in-person sessions throughout the week. The space was fully accessible with wide hallways and rooms.
Pictured: The CMTF Donor Tree, documenting our major donors, located in the lobby of the MTC
The Music Therapy Centre was located in the heart of downtown Toronto (Bloor and Dufferin) where we welcomed clients for in-person sessions throughout the week. The space was fully accessible with wide hallways and rooms.
Pictured: The CMTF Donor Tree, documenting our major donors, located in the lobby of the MTC
After years of financial challenges and evaluation, our Board has begun a strategic transition to strengthen sustainability and expand our reach. As part of this shift, we have made the difficult decision to close the Music Therapy Centre on Bloor Street at the end of this year. We know how meaningful this space has been for clients, staff, and our community.
This change allows us to focus resources on programs that meet people where they are and support more communities across Canada. Most people never see where our work truly happens: youth shelters, community programs, long-term care homes, hospitals, and other settings where accessible music therapy can change lives. This has always been the heart of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund, and it is where your support matters most.
We are working closely with all on-site clients to ensure continuity of care and to help identify alternative programs. If you or your family need help navigating next steps, we are here. CMTF remains fully active, committed, and focused. This is an evolution that allows us to deliver our mission more sustainably and invest more deeply in off-site programs that reach those who need us most.
If you are able, a donation today helps ensure uninterrupted support through this transition and keeps accessible music therapy available where it matters most. Thank you for standing with us and believing in this work.
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