We are an accredited, multi-service charity dedicated to providing quality programs and services to Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1971.
We are committed to: * Being an integral component of the social service network * Offering quality services in a timely and appropriate manner * Working in collaboration with other service providers to enhance service delivery * Recognizing and reflecting cultural diversity at all levels of the organization
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Services Offered
Children & Youth Services Whether you looking for a program for a child with special needs that needs help developing independent living and social relationship skills or a program to help you and your youth through a stressful time, Children & Youth Services can help. * Alisa's Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre - The Centre provides a centralized child/youth friendly wrap-around service for children and youth aged 18 years and younger who are victims of abuse and/or witness to violence, and their non-offending family members.
* Children & Youth with Special Needs - Children and Youth with Special Needs programs build life and social skills through activity based learning, socialization and community interaction. One to One and Group Services are available.
* Youth & Family Conflict Intervention - Helps family reduce the intensity of conflict, identify and address the issues, and support both the youth and parents as they explore solutions. Parents and/or youth meet weekly with program staff (more frequently if conflict is severe) up to a maximum of eight sessions. Additional sessions can be sometimes be arranged under certain circumstances.
Counselling Services Community Services offers several options for counselling. A program that provides low cost counselling to individuals and families in our community. A referral program that provides brief counselling services for families to better aid in their success and a counselling program for individuals, couples and families. * Affordable Family Counselling - The Counsellors are experienced in working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and stress, life transitions and decisions, relationship concerns, parenting challenges and self-esteem and identity issues. This program also provides service to individuals and families who have been victims of crime and who have a Police file number, and are registered with the Victim Services Program.
* Clinical Counselling Services - Brief Counselling is a program within the Clinical Counselling Services of Community Services. It provides an opportunity for families to receive brief family counselling services to better aid in their success.
* Community Counselling Program - Counselling can address a range of issues, including but not limited to: Depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, stress and illness, life decisions and transitions, improved coping skills, relationship concerns and issues, parenting challenges, enhancing self-esteem and planning for the future. Overall a brief solution focused approach is used in the program, but other modalities are also used as determined by need.
Early Childhood Early Childhood services offers a program that assists parents seeking child care and provides support to child care providers, and programs that offer social play and parental support.
Family Services Family Services offers support and information for Aboriginal people through groups and individual service programs, outreach programs that assists families with coping mechanisms to promote stabiltiy within the family and a program that supports caregivers through guidance and education to ensure families remain connected.
Mental Health Services Mental Health Services offers facilitated support groups, outreach programs for youth with mental health concerns, outreach programs for adults living with mental health issues and a clubhouse that encourages individuals to develop work habits through modified work experience volunteer placements. * Anxiety/Depression Group - A facilitated support, skills development and maintenance group for individuals living with anxiety and/or depression. The groups are small (8 - 12 individuals maximum), relaxed and informal.
* Child & Youth Mental Health Outreach Program - The Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Program offers services and support to children and youth with mental health concerns. This support is extended to the families of these clients.
Senior Services Senior Services offers programs that deliver hot, nutritious meals to qualifying individuals, outreach and home support services to seniors, a seniors activity program for social outings and a program that connects seniors with health and community supports to improve their mental health and wellness.
Fees and Payment
Services are free and confidential.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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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.