Our 12 neighbourhood Clubs give our kids a place to be amazing, safe, and have fun! We also provide substance-abuse services and support to some of the most vulnerable youth in our community. We offer counselling and employment services for youth and families. We offer programs for families with new babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and parents of teens. And we offer a summer wilderness camping adventure, Camp Potlatch, which is second to none.
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Services Offered
Substance Abuse Counselling Abuse * ODYSSEY I & II / NEXUS - Odyssey and Nexus are programs for youth and their families affected by substance abuse. We provide a wide range of services: individual, family and/or group counselling, drop-in, social/recreational activities, referrals, drug/alcohol information and education, crisis intervention.
Odyssey I & II: * Individual Counselling * Group Counselling * Family Counselling * Drop-in * Peer Counselling * Social/Recreational Activities * Crisis Intervention * Prevention Services * Referrals and Assessment * Networking with other Community Service Agencies * Education on Alcohol and Drugs
NEXUS: * Crisis counselling * Individual counselling * Travel to youth locations-we recognize the importance of outreach counselling * Assistance to youth identifying specific goals and needs * Help youth access existing support programs and alcohol and drug services * Aftercare service * Drop-in counselling services at other street-youth programs
Youth and Family Counselling * Integrated Youth Services for Families and Youth (IYS) - We provide one-to-one and group services to youth who may or may not be involved with the Ministry for Child and Family Development who require additional support or skill building to move from adolescence to responsible adulthood. Youth develop adult competencies to enable them to achieve independent living with confidence and success. Included under this service heading are youth and families referred from the community at large. Included in this service area are group services.
* Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) - The goal of community based SAIP is to provide appropriate and accessible assessment, treatment and support services to children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual exploitation or trauma related to sexual abuse. SAIP operates on the premise that children and youth thrive in a safe and nurturing environment and that caregivers should be supported to provide that for their children.
* Therapeutic Intervention Services (TIS) - TIS provides therapeutic support to youth aged 13-18 and their families who are struggling with mental health issues and are currently not receiving services from Delta Youth Mental Health Team. The focus of counselling is to help youth develop effective ways to cope and manage their mental health concerns so they experience improved quality of life. This program also supports families connecting with other community resources around mental health issues.
Fees and Payment
There is no fee for counselling services.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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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.