Interfaith Counselling Centre strengthens the fabric of our community by empowering individuals, couples, and families to realize their emotional wellness and triumph over life's challenges. Proudly sponsored by Waterloo Region.
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Services Offered
Child and Play Therapy Your child is given counselling using play. Play therapy uses the natural medium of play including puppets, games, etc. to address emotional needs. The child can be seen alone or with the parent. Ages can be as young as three. The parent is always involved at some level.
The Aldaview Program This is for adult individuals involved with Aldaview Services, for individuals identified as developmentally challenged. The approach to counselling is adapted to their developmental needs. This program is subsidized by the Counselling Collaborative Program.
The Family Violence Program Through partnership with the Family Resource Centre, individuals whom have been exposed to violence in the home and are requesting to receive counselling support at ICC can apply for a subsidy through the Family Violence Prevention Program.
Transitions Support group for families facing a transition in their family due to separation and divorce. Parent education and support provided parallel to group and individual counselling support for children.
Bereavement Program Introduced in 2012, a support group for those suffering with grief and loss. A safe and supportive healing environment that acknowledges the pain and difficult emotions one may face after a significant loss. The group will assist each member in determining some healthy ways to cope while providing a non-judgmental support network. Individual counselling is also provided through this program for those who prefer.
Suicide Support & Awareness ICC offers individual counselling as well as group support for those impacted by loss of a loved one through suicide. Participants in a group join with others to validate feelings of grief and loss and eventually find a path to healing and growth. Counselling is available for individuals who have suicidal thoughts or who have attempted suicide.
Children's Group Counselling: Children's groups * Girl Power - Through education, discussion and group support, preteen girls will develop self-confidence and a positive self-image. Girls will learn to resist the glamorous images in the media that link self-worth to beauty & thinness. Girls will learn to cope with stress, anxiety, bullying & teasing and make healthy life-style choices. Offered in partnership with the local elementary schools.
* Boys R Us - This is a fun, action based group exclusively for pre-adolescent boys grades 6-8. Positive male leadership assists the boys in developing a healthy male identity based on strong character, healthy competitiveness, assertive communication and self confidence. Opportunities for group leadership and open honest discussion will reinforce competence and social acceptance. Offered in partnership with the local elementary schools.
Parent Coaching Parent coaching is a service that can help you: * choose parenting strategies that work for your family, * discuss techniques to create harmony and co-operation in your home, * encourage self-esteem in your child, * problem solve how to handle different parenting styles as a couple, * learn about what behavior is appropriate for your child's development, * self-care for parents, * and design your parenting vision.
Trauma Therapy ICC offers individualized trauma counselling using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Smoking Cessation Now offering a SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM. This skill based program that focuses on learning more about your smoking habits, developing new skills to help change the thoughts and actions that keep you smoking, homework assignments to help you practice the skills in between sessions and learning other relaxation techniques.
Fees and Payment
Interfaith is unique in that we adjust our fee schedule in consideration of your financial needs and means. While you may pay less, you will never receive less than our very best.
Cost must never be a reason for not getting the help you need.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
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.