We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners. They are: * Sharing our knowledge and expertise. We stick up our hands to learn, and seek to constantly grow our skills * Celebrating each other's strengths on the team. If any of us doesn't have the answer, we will find the person who does * Supporting one another to get to the right solution. If we aren't helping a client, we should be helping someone who is * Building resilience. We work, we live, we laugh * Recognizing the value in others and in ourselves. Inclusivity and respect go without saying * Demonstrating authenticity. We are comfortable in our own confidence and vulnerability * Feeling safe to be courageous. We are not afraid to be honest and open with each other and ourselves.
Services Offered
mindSPACE Immediate, free and confidential support for you and/or your family for your concerns. We focus on building onto your existing strengths, abilities and resources while working with you on developing a plan on how to address your concerns. Sessions typically last an hour and you can access the service as often as needed. Children, youth and families do not need an appointment or a referral. They may simply walk in and ask to meet with one of our Clinicians.
Child and Family * SNAP - This 13 week program is an evidence-based behavioural model that provides a framework for teaching children ages of 6 to 11 who are struggling with behaviour issues, and their parents, effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills. The primary goal of SNAP is to help children to stop and think before they act, and keep them in school and out of trouble.
* Mental Health Program/Developmental Program - The Child and Family Centre (CFC) offers a range of psychological services to meet the needs of our youth, families and the community. Our Clinicians can access psychological services internally when specialized assessment or treatment is indicated. However, the community [including schools] can access our Developmental program via Children's Community Network [see below] when a child is suspected of having an Intellectual Disability [previously referred to as a Global Developmental Disability]. The CFC Developmental program can also be accessed by families, day cares or foster homes when a child who is diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability is presenting with a significant behavioural or mental health need.
Fees and Payment
Programs and services are free and confidential.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: During COVID-19
Could You Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
