We are a voluntary, non-profit prevention and counselling agency, which has been providing free help to children, youth and families in Bruce and Grey Counties since 1974. Our Programs and Services reflect a desire to help "Build Futures Together" with an emphasis on listening, partnerships, and creativity. Our vision is to provide "responsive, compassionate services for children, youth and families to build better and more hopeful futures". Welcome to our Agency!
Services Offered
What do we offer? * Help for expectant and new parents needing a little extra support, including an in home volunteer. * Help for parents of children 0-6 who feel a little stressed and would like support in their parenting role. * Extra support for those who are at risk of low birth weight babies, depression, isolation or poor nutrition through a prenatal nutrition group. * Help for those seeking individual and family counselling ages 0-17. * Risk Assessments for High Risk Children and Youth. * Specialized Counselling related to the unique needs and challenges of children and youth of Canadian Force members and Veterans. * Telepsychiatric and Paediatric Consultations. * Birth to Senior Kindergarten Mental Health program, which may include access to specialized day care support. * Residential Crisis Assessment and Stabilization services for those youth 12+. * Community Day Treatment programs delivered in partnership with the Bluewater District School Board. * Coordinated Access For Children. Access to complex/special needs funding & access to residential treatment services outside Bruce and Grey Counties. * Respite funding for children who have a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum or who have Mental Health issues.
Fees and Payment
Our Programs and Services are offered at no charge to residents of Grey and Bruce Counties.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: In-person Only
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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.
