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2020 Free and Low-Cost
  Counselling Guide
  Greater Vancouver Area
          1.800.268.7582
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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ................................................................................................ 4
FOREWORD .............................................................................................. 7
    Additional Resources .............................................................................................. 8
    How to Read This Guide .......................................................................................... 8
    DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................ 9
A         VANCOUVER .................................................................................. 10
    A-1      Adler Counselling Clinic ............................................................................... 10
    A-2      Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Health .............................................................. 10
    A-3      Broadway Youth Resource Centre – City University Counselling Clinic ......... 11
    A-4      Dragonstone Counselling ............................................................................ 11
    A-5      Family Services of Greater Vancouver ......................................................... 12
    A-6      Gordon Neighbourhood House.................................................................... 13
    A-7      Jericho Counselling ..................................................................................... 13
    A-8      Jewish Family Service Agency – Clinical Counselling..................................... 14
    A-9      Little Mountain Neighbourhood House’s Family Support Program ............... 15
    A-10 Living Systems Counselling – Vancouver ...................................................... 15
    A-11 Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC ............................................. 16
    A-12 My Therapy Online ..................................................................................... 17
    A-13 Oak Counseling ........................................................................................... 17

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A-14 Shanti Counselling Centre ........................................................................... 17
    A-15 Turning Point Therapy................................................................................. 18
    A-16 Stewart and Associates ............................................................................... 18
    A-17 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. .............................................................................................. 19
    A-18 UBC Faculty of Education, Scarfe Counselling Clinic ..................................... 20
    A-19 UBC Psychology Clinic ................................................................................. 20
B         BURNABY ....................................................................................... 22
    B-1      Burnaby Counselling Group ......................................................................... 22
    B-2      Cameray Child and Family Services .............................................................. 22
    B-3      Cameray Counselling Associates.................................................................. 23
    B-4      Jericho Counselling ..................................................................................... 23
    B-5      No Fear Counselling .................................................................................... 24
    B-6      Simon Fraser University Clinical Psychology Centre ..................................... 24
C      NEW WESTMINSTER ......................................................................... 26
    C-1      Family Services of Greater Vancouver – New Westminster/ Burnaby........... 26
    C-2      Living Systems Counselling - New Westminster ........................................... 26
    C-3      UBC Faculty of Education, New Westminster Counselling Clinic ................... 27
D         RICHMOND .................................................................................... 28
    D-1      Family Services of Greater Vancouver – Richmond Caring Place ................... 28
    D-2      Touchstone Family Association ................................................................... 28
E      TRI-CITIES.......................................................................................... 30
    E-1      Act 2 Child and Family Services – Tri Cities Counselling Program .................. 30
    E-2      West Coast Counselling Services Inc. ........................................................... 30
    E-3      SHARE Family and Community Services Society ........................................... 31
F      MAPLE RIDGE .................................................................................... 32
    F-1      Act 2 Child and Family Services – Ridge Meadows Counselling Program ....... 32
    F-2      Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre ............................................................. 32
    F-3      West Coast Counselling Services Inc. ........................................................... 33
G         LANGLEY ........................................................................................ 34
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G-1     Brookswood Counselling – Counselling Internship Program ......................... 34
    G-2     Fraser River Counseling Centre.................................................................... 34
H         NORTH VANCOUVER ...................................................................... 35
    H-1     Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – North and West Vancouver Branch
            35
    H-2     Coastal Mind Counselling and Education ..................................................... 35
    H-3     Family Services of the North Shore.............................................................. 36
I     WHITE ROCK ..................................................................................... 37
    I-1     Sources Community Resource Centres – Counselling Service ....................... 37
    I-2     Salvation Army Counselling ......................................................................... 37
J     SURREY/DELTA ................................................................................. 39
    J-1     Burden Bearers of Canada – Coastal Counselling Services ............................ 39
    J-2     Cascade Christian Counseling ...................................................................... 39
    J-3     Deltassist .................................................................................................... 40
    J-4     Family Services of Greater Vancouver- Surrey ............................................. 40
    J-5     Moving Forward Family Services ................................................................. 41
    J-6     Options Communities Services – Family Counselling .................................... 41
    J-7     Peace Portal Counselling Centre .................................................................. 42
    J-8     SFU Surrey Counselling Centre .................................................................... 42
    J-9     The Care Centre .......................................................................................... 43
K ABBOTSFORD ...................................................................................... 44
    K-1     Cares Counselling & Restoration Services .................................................... 44
    K-2     Cascade Christian Counseling ...................................................................... 44
    K-3     Fraser River Counseling Centre.................................................................... 45
    K-4     Life-Link Counselling Group ......................................................................... 45
L CHILLIWACK......................................................................................... 46
    L-1     Life-Link Counselling Group ......................................................................... 46
    L-2     Thrive Collective ......................................................................................... 46
M MISSION ........................................................................................... 47

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M-1     Life-Link Counselling Group ......................................................................... 47
    M-2     Thrive Collective ......................................................................................... 47
N         MS SOCIETY RESOURCES ................................................................ 48
    N-1     For programs & services information, please visit our website https://mssociety.ca/
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          FOREWORD

          This publication is provided by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. This
          guide provides members and Greater Vancouver area residents with a list of free
          and low cost counselling options available in Metro Vancouver. All opportunities
          are located within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. The purpose of this
          publication is to increase access to counselling services in the community to
          people affected by MS.

          There are times when the challenges of MS can lead to isolation, anxiety and
          depression. Through counselling, you can explore your alternatives, build on
          your strengths and develop new skills. For those affected by MS, counselling can:

              •    build practical suggestions and strategies, which can help you better
                   understand and cope with your disease and plan for the future
              •    help you discuss personal circumstances and feelings that you might be
                   experiencing
              •    improve communication and enhance relationships
              •    help you learn about resources and community services, such as support
                   groups
              •    allow for more personal growth and satisfaction out of life

          This publication comprises a wide variety of free and low-cost counselling
          services for everyone. While not every counselling service will be suitable for
          you, we hope you come across opportunities that will allow you to work through
          your issues so that you can achieve greater happiness.

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Additional Resources
www.counsellingbc.com is a great resource for searching registered psychologists and clinical
therapists based on location and area of practice.

How to Read This Guide
       This Free and Low Cost Counselling Guide comprises a wide variety of
       counselling services in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. View the Table of
       Contents for a full overview of the listings in this publication.

       The organization of this guide is as follows:
       • Each community/section is designated a letter. For example, “Vancouver” is
          letter A, and “Richmond” is letter D.

       •   Each counselling service listing falls under the letter of their community, and
           is designated a number. For example, the second listing in Vancouver is “A-
           2”.

   •   Each counselling service listing is formatted using this template:

       Letter - # Organization
       or Program Name
                     Address:
                     Tel:           Fax:
                     Hours:
                     Email:

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DISCLAIMER
Please note that the MS Society of Canada does not endorse any particular
counsellor or organization, and the following listings are for reference only. In
addition, while this guide aims to be comprehensive, it is not exhaustive and
should not be considered as such.

Some of the individuals identified in this document have approached the MS
Society in order to share information and services in their area of professional
practice. Some may have a past history and knowledge of working with
individuals with MS, while others may not. The MS Society does not endorse
the services any of these individuals, but wishes to pass along this information
for your consideration.

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A VANCOUVER
A-1 Adler Counselling Clinic
      Address:       Suite 440 – 2184 W. Broadway
      Tel:           604-742-1818
      Email:         apabc@adler.bc.ca
      Hours:         Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
                     Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          For individual counselling, the regular fee is $60* per session with
                     a highly trained Master’s Intern & $90* per session with an
                     Associate.
                     Couples & Family Counselling is $85* with an intern and $100*
                     with an Associate.
                     Sliding fee scale available, will be determined in the intake session
                     *Please refer to the Adler Centre website to verify changes
      Web:           www.adlercentre.ca/counselling-clinic/

      Counsellors are trained at the Master’s Degree level and are currently
      completing their internships to become registered with the Canadian Counselling
      and Psychotherapy Association and/or the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
      They provide services for a variety of concerns including depression, family
      conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, marital and relationship issues, terminal
      illness, and work/career problems.

A-2 Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Health
      Tel:           1-866-638-0522
      Email:         bounceback@cmha.bc.ca
      Referral:      Referral from your primary health care provider is required for the
                     telephone coaching component.
      Cost:          Free
      Web:           www.cmha.bc.ca/bounceback

      Bounce Back is an evidence-based program designed to help adults experiencing
      symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without
      anxiety. It’s specially designed for people with milder mental health troubles

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that get in the way of life. The program is led by the BC Division of the Canadian
      Mental Health Association (CMHA) and funded by the BC Ministry of Health.

      Bounce Back offers two forms of help. The first is a free DVD (available in English,
      Mandarin and Cantonese) providing practical tips on how to recognize and deal
      with depressive symptoms.

      The second service is workbook-based with telephone or video conference
      coaching (available in English, French, Cantonese, and Punjabi). Bounce Back
      community coaches assist in the teaching of problem-solving and other skills to
      overcome difficulties such as inactivity, unhelpful thinking, worry, and
      avoidance. Access to the coaching component requires a doctor's referral.

A-3 Broadway Youth Resource Centre – City University
    Counselling Clinic
      Address:       2455 Fraser Street, Vancouver
      Tel:           604-709-5720
      Email:         byrc@pcrs.ca
      Hours:         Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Wait Time:     Wait time depends on client load, usually within a week
      Cost:          Free
      Web :          http://www.pcrs.ca/broadway_youth_resource_centre

      Free community-based counseling run through City University for people aged
      13-24. The clinic is run by the City University and the service is provided by
      interns from the Master of Counseling program. However, they would refer
      clients to appropriate counseling services when client needs exceed interns'
      competency. Depending on the availability of interns, they can work with non-
      English speaking clients as well.

A-4 Dragonstone Counselling
      Address:       3105 West 14th Avenue, Vancouver
      Tel:           604-738-7557
      Email:         info@dragonstonecounselling.ca
      Hours:         Monday- Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
                     Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Options for sliding scale fees with registered clinical counsellors &
                     registered social workers $50-$80; standard fee $110-$125

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Low cost counselling with supervised interns, $40/session and up
                     *Low cost program capacity varies, check website for updates or
                     contact office directly to inquire
      Web:           www.dragonstonecounselling.ca

      Individual, couples, and family counselling is offered for clients of all ages and
      genders. Common Counselling issues addressed include life & transitions, family
      & relationships, gender-orientations-sexuality, trauma, physical health, and
      emotional well-being. Counselling is available in English, Spanish, Farsi,
      Mandarin, and Cantonese. Dragonstone also offers telephone and Skype
      counselling for people who are not able to physically access the centre, either
      due to long distance or because the facility is not accessible for individuals with
      mobility aids.

A-5 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
      Address:       201-1638 East Broadway, Vancouver
      Tel:           604-731-4951 (general office)
                     604-874-2938 ext. 4119 (intake line)
      Email:         intake@fsgv.ca – (Intake Coordinator)
      Hours:         Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Wait Time:     There is an approximate 2-3 month wait time for the subsidized
                     program
      Cost:          Sliding scale fees for those who qualify range from $30-$100 and
                     are based on gross household income
                     Regular counselling fees are $120 for individual therapy and $125
                     for couples and/or family
      Web :          http://www.fsgv.ca/find-the-support-you-need/counselling/
      Locations :

      Burnaby/New Westminster Office: 301-321 Sixth Street, New Westminster

      Richmond Office:      250-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond

      Vancouver Office:     301-1638 East Broadway, Vancouver

      Community based, not for profit organization providing social services to
      children, youth, adults, and families across the Lower Mainland. When you call
      to request counselling services an intake counsellor will spend time assessing
      your situation in order to connect you with the service that is right for you. Their
      counselling team is comprised of professionally trained therapists/counsellors
      with graduate degrees in clinical social work and counselling psychology. Their

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program is designed to ensure that everyone who needs counselling, gets
      counselling. Services are offered in English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and
      Spanish.

A-6 Gordon Neighbourhood House
      Address:      1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver
      Tel:          604-683-2554
      Email:        counselling@gordonhouse.org
      Hours:        Varied – please email address above to inquire or book an
                    appointment
      Cost:         Free!
      Web:          https://gordonhouse.org/programs/free-counselling/

      Gordon Neighbourhood House has partnered with City University to offer free
      counselling services to individuals, couples, and groups. Concerns range from
      anxiety, stress, loss, life transitions, to depression, gender identity and more.
      Counsellors are interns supervised by experienced Registered Clinical
      Counsellors.

A-7 Jericho Counselling
      Tel:          604-537-4246
      Email:        info@jerichocounselling.com
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Cost:         A limited number of sliding fee scale spots are available to see
                    Intern Counsellors. Additionally, therapists will also accept clients
                    on a sliding fee scale. Please ask about this when you call to book
                    your first appointment
                    20 minute free consultation
                    Intern Counsellor regular rates: Individual clients $70/hour &
                    Couples/Families $80/hour
                    Registered Therapists sliding scale rates: Individual clients
                    $100/hour & Couples/Families $110/hour
                    Registered Therapists regular rates: Individual clients $140/hour &
                    Couples/Families $150/hour
      Web:          http://www.jerichocounselling.com/
      Locations:

      Burnaby Location
      Address:     Suite 1150 – 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby
      Hours:       Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

      Vancouver Location
      Address:     Suite 302 – 805 West Broadway, Vancouver
      Hours:       Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
                   Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
                   Stat Holidays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

      Vancouver Downtown Location
      Address:    Suite 906 – 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver
      Hours:      Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM
                  Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

      Jericho Counselling provides services to individuals, couples, and families. The
      goal of their counselling team is to establish warm, compassionate, and
      therapeutic relationships in which the client’s experience is understood,
      respected, and validated. They work with a wide range of ‘problems’, which may
      be anything that stands between you and the goals, priorities, and commitments
      of your life. Counselling is available in English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Mandarin,
      and more.

A-8 Jewish Family Service Agency – Clinical Counselling
      Address:      201-475 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
      Tel:          604-637-3309
      Email:        astamp@jfsa.ca
      Hours:        Hours are variable
      Referral:     No referral is necessary
      Cost:         Lowest fee on their sliding scale is $50, regular fee is $105/session
                    *Based on client’s income from their Notice of Assessment
                    *There are also different fees for those of the Jewish community
                    that range from $10-20 based upon client income
      Web:          http://jfsa.ca/counselling/

      JFSA’s Counselling Department provides therapy services through the West
      Coast Wellness Group. Their staff is made up of well qualified registered
      therapists with degrees in counselling, social work and related disciplines. They
      offer individual, couples, family and group therapy. They offer services to the
      Jewish and non-Jewish community.

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A-9 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House’s Family Support
    Program
      Address:       3981 Main Street, Vancouver
      Tel:           604-879-7104
      Email:         info@lmnhs.bc.ca
      Hours:         Hours vary by student availability
      Referral:      Services will be provided by appointment basis only, the referral
                     will be passed along to the practicum student/student counselor
      Cost:          Membership fee is required to access services; however, fee can
                     be waived if it imposes financial hardship on an individual.
                     Membership fees: Youth (13-18) Free; Adult $5/year; Senior
                     $3/year; Family $10/year (unlimited number of individuals living
                     as a family in the same household)
      Web:           http://www.lmnhs.bc.ca/wp/programs-services/family-resources/

      Free counselling services are offered to youth, adults, and seniors. This service is
      provided by a student who is currently completing their Masters of Counseling
      Psychology degree. The program is equipped to support individuals who are
      experiencing difficulties with family dynamics and relationships, marital or
      relationship problems, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management,
      emotional regulation and low self-esteem and confidence

A-10 Living Systems Counselling – Vancouver
      Tel:           604-926-5496
      Email:         info@livingsystems.ca
      Hours:         Evenings and weekend appointments are available depending on
                     the counsellor or intern
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Sliding fee scale, costs $15-$50 to see interns pursuing a master’s
                     degree in family systems therapy (only at North Shore and
                     Vancouver offices)
                     Associate Clinical Counsellor rates start at $65
                     Full Clinical Counsellor rates: $70- $175
      Web:           www.livingsystems.ca
      Locations:

      Downtown Office:              Suite 915 – 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver
      Gastown Office:               319-304 West Cordova St, Vancouver
      East Vancouver Office:        2703 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
      New Westminster Office:       Suite 401- 625 Fifth Avenue, New Westminster

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North Vancouver Office:      Suite 205, 209, 224 – 1500 Marine Drive, North
                                   Vancouver
      West Side Office:            Suite 212 – 1628 W. 1st Avenue, Vancouver

      Counsellors have experience in a range of issues with individuals, couples and
      families. They offer counselling for a variety of reasons such as depression,
      anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addictions, career issues, grief,
      aging, spiritual or religious concerns, and anger. They also offer Play Therapy to
      help parents in their relationships with their children.

      Counsellors base their practice in Bowen Theory, which views the family as a
      living system where individual members and the group as a whole influence one
      another’s functioning in many complex ways. Their main office is in North
      Vancouver, but there are locations around Lower Mainland.

A-11 Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC
      Address:      Suite 206 – 1651 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
      Tel:          604-873-5013                  Fax:    604-873-5002
      Email:        ltlc@shaw.ca
      Hours:        Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
                    Evening and Saturday appointments available upon request
                    Closed Stat Holidays
      Referral:     Take appointments by self-referral, by professional and by anyone
                    who would like to receive grief and loss counseling.
      Wait Time:    Approximately 1 week to 10 days.
      Cost:         $100 per hour. A limited fund from the BC Gaming Community
                    Grant program offers 4-6 sessions at a significantly reduced fee to
                    those who are on some form of income assistance and otherwise
                    would not be able to access professional counselling.
      Web:          www.ltlc.bc.ca

      LTC is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional individual and
      group counselling to adults, children and adolescents experiencing loss or life
      changes such as chronic illness. Their staff consists of Registered Clinical
      Counsellors and Registered Social Workers who are certified grief counsellors
      with a wide range of experience in helping others. The model used by the agency
      is Reality Therapy, which is proven effective to assist in regaining control while
      you deal with traumatic life changes. Individual and group counselling are
      offered.

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A-12 My Therapy Online
      Tel:           604-771-4444          Toll-free:      1-888-327-6431
      Email:         lorraine.irlam@gmail.com
      Cost:          $120 per session, there are a limited number of spaces for people
                     who require a reduced sliding scale fee
                     *Call 1-888-876-8954 for a free 15-minute consultation
      Web:           www.mytherapyonline.ca

      Lorraine Irlam offers online counselling from the comfort and convenience of
      your own home from anywhere in BC. She specializes in supporting people with
      chronic illness, pain and other disabilities, as well as many other life challenges,
      through online therapy. Using secure, encryption technology, online counselling
      is more financially and physically accessible, great for people with chronic illness,
      pain or other disabilities or living in small communities.

A-13 Oak Counseling
      Address:       949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
      Tel:           604-266-5611 with 24hr voicemail
      Hours:         Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from
                     9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      Email:         info@oakcounselling.org
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Fees are based on a sliding scale related to household income and
                     the number of individuals supported on it. Cases can be looked at
                     individually, to determine if temporary relief of session fees can
                     be provided in exceptional circumstance.
      Web:           www.oakcounselling.org

      Counselling services are provided voluntarily by counsellors with a Master's
      degree in Counselling Psychology, Social work or a related discipline. They offer
      services to individuals, couples and families that are experiencing any of the
      following: life crisis, depression, grief, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and
      uncertainty about life goals. They also offer multicultural and multilingual
      counselling services related to relocation, immigration difficulties, and
      loneliness.

A-14 Shanti Counselling Centre
      Address:       Suite 628 – 470 Granville Street, Vancouver
      Tel:           604-773-3100
      Email:         info@shanti-centre.com

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Referral:     No referral is necessary
      Cost:         Half-priced initial session to determine “goodness of fit” with
                    therapist
                    Masters-level Clinical Counsellor: $126/hr (including GST)
                    Doctoral-level Therapist : $175/hr (including GST)
                    Shanti Counselling Centre offers payment plans to those
                    experiencing financial challenges and therapists will work with
                    you to negotiate a “win-win” situation.
      Hours:        Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
                    Evening & weekend appointments are available on a limited basis
      Web:          http://www.shanti-centre.com/
      Alt Location: Squamish Office – 4-40383 Tantalus Way, Squamish

      Shanti Counselling Centre recognizes the whole person – mind, body and spirit.
      Their therapeutic interventions focus on the inner workings of the mind which
      directly impact physical and spiritual health and they aim to help clients find
      their innate ability to manage emotions & relationships and ignite their problem-
      solving abilities. Satellite offices are also available in Squamish and Vancouver.

A-15 Turning Point Therapy
      Address:      Suite 608 – 402 W. Pender Street, Vancouver
      Tel:          604-638-7221
      Hours:        Hours vary depending on location and schedule of
                    intern/counsellor providing service
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Cost:         Free 1/2hour in person consultation
                    Individual therapy with intern completing a Masters: $45 (50 min)
                    50 minute sessions of Individual therapy with a RCC: $130 and
                    Couples therapy: $145
      Web:          http://counselling-vancouver.com/
      Alt Location: Delta Office – 11420 Pemberton Crescent, Delta BC

      Turning Point Therapy is able to offer low cost counselling through the intern
      program. Interns are available to see individuals who may be struggling with
      anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and the effects of childhood
      trauma and abuse. Interns are supervised by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

A-16 Stewart and Associates
      Address:       Suite 227 – 1118 Homer Street, Vancouver

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Tel:           604-687-7171                         Fax: 604-687-7833
      Email:         admin@stewart-assoc.com
      Hours:         Monday & Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
                     Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
                     *Counselling sessions vary between 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Regular session fee is $130, but they offer a sliding scale fee
                     (based on gross family monthly income) down to $30 for
                     counseling services done by fully qualified therapists.
      Web:           http://www.counsellingservicevancouver.com/

      A variety of services are offered including: Individual, Couple, Family, and Group
      Counselling. Also available are Wellness Workshops and Specialized Art/Play/Sex
      Therapy. Counsellors provide services for personal growth, anxiety & stress,
      survivors of abuse, gay and lesbian issues, chronic and debilitating illness, and
      loss & grief. Services are offered in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Farsi.

A-17 S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
      Address:       Vancouver - 28 West Pender Street
                     Burnaby - Ministry of Children and Family Development Office –
                     102-4430 Halifax Street (Friday Only)
                     Coquitlam - 2058 Henderson Place, 1163 Pinetree Way,
      Tel:           604-684-1628 or 604-408-7266 (intake worker)
      Email:         info@success.bc.ca
      Hours:         Monday- Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Fees range from $25 to $130 per hour, based on sliding scale
                     Referrals from the Ministry of Children and Family Development
                     will be free of charge
      Web:           http://www.successbc.ca/eng/services/family-youth/counselling-
                     service

      Counselling services assist families and individuals to cope with stress caused by
      emotional and relationship issues; also offered are treatment groups and
      Chinese help lines in both Cantonese and Mandarin. The help lines promote the
      well-being of Chinese Canadians who are experiencing difficulties accessing
      social services because of language and cultural barriers, and/or fear of social
      stigma. Operating hours are 7 days a week from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can
      reach the Cantonese Help Line at 604-270-8233 and the Mandarin Help Line at
      604-270-8222.

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Individual and Family Counselling is provided by counsellors with graduate
      degrees in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or related disciplines and are
      registered with various professional associations. They provide services for many
      issues including stress management, identity issues, loss and grief, adjustment
      difficulties, workplace issues, difficulties in relationships and parenting.

A-18 UBC Faculty of Education, Scarfe Counselling Clinic
      Address:      Scarfe Building, UBC Campus (call for specific directions),
                    Vancouver
      Tel:          604-827-1523 (please leave a message)
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Wait Time:    Clinics run from September to April
      Cost :        Free!
      Web:          http://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/clinical-instructional-resources/scarfe-
                    free-counselling-clinic/

      Counselling Psychology Master’s students in training at the UBC Education &
      Counselling Psychology and Special Education program offer help with stress
      management (work, home, school stress), anxiety, depression, school and
      relationship issues. They see adults, students and children over 10. A registered
      psychologist is on-site to supervise the counsellors.

A-19 UBC Psychology Clinic
      Address:      Douglas Kenny Building, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver
      Tel:          604-822-3005
      Email:        clinic@psych.ubc.ca
      Hours:        Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Referral:     No referral necessary.
      Wait Time:    Services occur between September and April.
                    *Waitlist opens in mid-July
      Cost:         Fees will be assigned based on your gross annual household
                    income. Sliding scale fee ranging from $15-50/hour for individual
                    therapy & 10-50/hour for group therapy.
      Web:          http://clinic.psych.ubc.ca/

      Direct services are provided by graduate students from UBC’s doctoral program
      in clinical psychology. Student clinicians are closely supervised by Registered
      Psychologists from their faculty and the community. They offer comprehensive
      psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the
      Greater Vancouver community. Psychological assessments are available as well

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as psychotherapy for a variety of difficulties including anxiety disorders,
      depression, adjustment difficulties, life stress, and relationship difficulties.

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B BURNABY
B-1 Burnaby Counselling Group
      Address:      Suite 230 Boundary View Plaza – 3701 Hastings Street, Burnaby
      Tel:          604-430-1303                   Fax: 604-431-7553
      Email:        bookings@counsellinggroup.org
      Hours:        Monday 9:30 AM-6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM -7:00 PM,
                    Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM-8:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM-5:00
                    PM
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Cost:         Regular fee for individual session is $135 per session
                    Student therapists starting at $20 per hour
                    Burnaby Counselling Group also offers a Subsidy Program for
                    those in need – learn more and apply here.
      Web:          http://counsellinggroup.org/
      Alt Location: Langley Office – 20719 48th Ave, Langley BC

      Burnaby Counselling Group has a team of diverse and professionally trained
      therapists that offers a wide range of confidential counselling services for
      individuals, couples, children, and families. Registered Psychologists, Registered
      Marriage and Family Therapists, The teams includes Registered Clinical
      Counsellors. Registered Social Workers, Pastoral Counsellors. And Graduated
      level Counselling Interns from the ACTS Programs of Trinity Western University
      that provides many types of counselling and approaches.

B-2 Cameray Child and Family Services
      Address:      Suite 203 – 5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
      Tel:          604-436-9449
      Email:        info@cameray.ca
      Hours:        Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Referral:     Referrals needed from Mental Health, Ministry of Children and
                    Family Development, or another source
      Cost:         No cost, but need to be under 19 years of age and a Burnaby or
                    New Westminster resident
      Web:          http://cameray.ca/counselling-programs/

      Cameray Child and Family Services offers free counselling to Burnaby and New
      Westminster residents under the age of 19. They offer child and youth mental
      health counselling, family counselling, a high-risk youth program, sexual abuse

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counselling, sexual health intervention program, and trauma counselling.
      Burnaby office is wheelchair accessible.

B-3 Cameray Counselling Associates
      Address:       Suite 203 – 5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
      Tel:           604-436-9449
      Email:         associates@cameray.ca
      Hours:         Flexible hours
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          They offer a sliding scale fee that can be discussed on a case-by-
                     case basis. Regular fee for 50-minute individual session is $110 &
                     for Couple/Family session is $120
      Web:           http://www.cameraycounselling.com/

      Cameray Associates specialize in a variety of counselling needs. They work with
      adults, couples, children and families. Clients can seek their services for anxiety,
      depression, trauma, anger, relationship problems, transition and adjustment
      issues, grief/loss, and parenting.

B-4 Jericho Counselling
      Address:       Suite 1150- 4720 Kingsway – Metrotower II
      Tel:           604-537-4246
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          A limited number of sliding scale spots are available to see Intern
                     Counsellors. Additionally, registered therapists will also accept
                     clients on a sliding fee scale. Please ask about this when you call
                     to book your first appointment
                     20 minute free consultation
                     Intern Counsellor regular rates: Individual clients $70/hour &
                     Couples/Families $80/hour
                     Registered Therapists sliding scale rates: Individual clients
                     $100/hour & Couples/Families $110/hour
                     Registered Therapists regular rates: Individual clients $140/hour &
                     Couples/Families $150/hour
      Hours:         Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM
                     Saturday, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
      Web:           http://www.jerichocounselling.com/

      Jericho Counselling provides services to individuals, couples, and families. The
      goal of their counselling team is to establish warm, compassionate, and

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therapeutic relationships in which the client’s experience is understood,
      respected, and validated. They work with a wide range of ‘problems’, which may
      be anything that stands between you and the goals, priorities, and commitments
      of your life. Counselling is available in English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Mandarin,
      and more.

B-5 No Fear Counselling
      Address:      211 – 7855 6th Street, Burnaby
                    900 – 2025 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
                    102 – 3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby
      Tel:          778-288-8361 (call or text)
      Hours:        Monday – Sunday: 8:00AM to 9:00 PM
                    Clients are seen 7 days a week, but phone may not be answered
                    at all times during these hours, please leave a voicemail, calls are
                    usually returned within 24 hours
      Email:        info@nofearcounselling.com
      Referral:     A referral can be submitted, but not necessary
      Cost:         Pricing can be custom based on income and affordability
                    Services with interns can range from $40-$60
      Web:          http://nofearcounselling.com

      No Fear Counselling recognizes that not everybody can pay the regular rate of
      therapy and do not want to deter people from getting help because of this.
      Counselling services are offered to adults and teens struggling with depression,
      anxiety, trauma, stress management, and any other mental health concerns.

B-6 Simon Fraser University Clinical Psychology Centre
      Address:      Saywell Hall (SWH) 9044, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby
      Tel:          778-782-4720                   Fax: 778-782-5859
      Hours:        Spring/Fall Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM;
                    Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
                    Summer Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 1PM – 8PM
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Wait Time:    Average wait time varies. Therapy is offered year-round but they
                    are not always taking new clients. They take the majority of the
                    new clients at the beginning of the semester (Jan, May, Sept).
      Cost:         Sliding scale fees vary and are based on gross family income
      Web:          http://www.sfu.ca/cpc/

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Serves as an outpatient mental health clinic and training centre associated with
      the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Master and
      Doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology Program provide services and are
      supervised by clinical faculty.

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C NEW WESTMINSTER
C-1 Family Services of Greater Vancouver – New Westminster/
    Burnaby
      Address:       301-321 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC
      Tel:           604-595-9144 or 604-874-2938 ext. 119 (intake line)
      Email:         info@jfsa.ca
      Hours:         Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00- 5:00pm (intake line)
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Wait Time:     There is a 2-3 month wait time for the subsidized program.
      Cost:          Sliding scale fees for those who qualify range from $30-$100 and
                     are based on gross household income
                     Regular counselling fees are $120 for individual therapy and $125
                     for couples and/or family
      Web :          http://www.fsgv.ca/find-the-support-you-need/counselling/

      Community based, not for profit organization providing social services to
      children, youth, adults, and families across the Lower Mainland. When you call
      to request counselling services an intake counsellor will spend time assessing
      your situation in order to connect you with the service that is right for you. Their
      counselling team is comprised of professionally trained therapists/counsellors
      with graduate degrees in clinical social work and counselling psychology. Their
      program is designed to ensure that everyone who needs counselling, gets
      counselling. Services are offered in English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and
      Spanish.

C-2 Living Systems Counselling - New Westminster
      Address:       Suite 401 – 625 Fifth Avenue, New Westminster
      Tel:           604-926-5496 ext. 0
      Email:         info@livingsystems.ca
      Hours:         Evenings and weekend appointments are available depending on
                     the counsellor or intern
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Sliding fee scale, costs $15-$50 to see interns pursuing a master’s
                     degree in family systems therapy (*currently only available at
                     North Shore and Vancouver office)
                     Associate Clinical Counsellor rates start at $65
                     Full Clinical Counsellor rates: $70- $175

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Web:           http://www.livingsystems.ca/

      Counsellors have experience in a range of issues with individuals, couples and
      families. They offer counselling for a variety of reasons such as depression,
      anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addictions, career issues, grief,
      aging, spiritual or religious concerns, and anger. They also offer Play Therapy to
      help parents in their relationships with their children.

      Counsellors base their practice in Bowen Theory, which views the family as a
      living system where individual members and the group as a whole influence one
      another’s functioning in many complex ways. Their main office is in North
      Vancouver, but there are locations in West Vancouver, New Westminster, East
      Vancouver, Downtown, Westside, Surrey and South Vancouver.

C-3 UBC Faculty of Education, New Westminster Counselling
    Clinic
      Address:       821 – 8th Street, New Westminster (at New Westminster
                     Secondary School)
      Tel:           604-525-6651
      Hours:         Operates from September to June, day and evening appointments
                     available
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Cost:          Free!
      Web:           http://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/clinical-instructional-resources/new-
                     westminster-ubc-counselling-centre/

      This facility is operated jointly by UBC Department of Counseling Psychology and
      the New Westminster School District. The centre provides free counselling for
      adults, children and youth. Counselling can be helpful for addressing personal
      problems, interpersonal difficulties, life stress, career and life transitions, and
      challenges related to work or school. All counselling is provided by students in
      the UBC Master’s and Doctoral programs in Counselling Psychology and all
      counsellor trainees receive direct supervision from university faculty. If they are
      not able to help they may be able to provide alternative service referrals.

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D RICHMOND
D-1 Family Services of Greater Vancouver – Richmond Caring
    Place
      Address:       Suite 250 – 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond
      Tel:           604-279-7100 or 604-874-2938 ext. 119 (intake line)
      Email:         info@jfsa.ca
      Hours:         Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00- 5:00pm (intake line)
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Wait Time:     There is a 2-3 month wait time for the subsidized program.
      Cost:          Sliding scale fees for those who qualify range from $30-$100 and
                     are based on gross household income
                     Regular counselling fees are $120 for individual therapy and $125
                     for couples and/or family
      Web :          http://www.fsgv.ca/find-the-support-you-need/counselling/

      Community based, not for profit organization providing social services to
      children, youth, adults, and families across the Lower Mainland. When you call
      to request counselling services an intake counsellor will spend time assessing
      your situation in order to connect you with the service that is right for you. Their
      counselling team is comprised of professionally trained therapists/counsellors
      with graduate degrees in clinical social work and counselling psychology. Their
      program is designed to ensure that everyone who needs counselling, gets
      counselling. Services are offered in English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and
      Spanish.

D-2 Touchstone Family Association

      Address:       Suite 120 – 6411 Buswell Road, Richmond
      Tel:           604-279-5599
      Email:         Contact form on website
      Hours:         Flexible depending on client and counsellor’s availability
      Referral:      No referral necessary, but wait time is reduced with a referral
                     from Ministry or Social Worker
      Wait Time:     Average wait time around 3 months.
      Cost:          Free!
      Web:           www.touchstonefamily.ca
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Offers services focused to help maintain family relationships. These include a
      range of counselling and support services for family, youth, and children. Their
      Front Porch program is a barrier-free program that aims to provide counselling
      and support services for families as they need them.

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E TRI-CITIES
E-1 Act 2 Child and Family Services – Tri Cities Counselling
    Program
      Address:      1034 Austin Avenue, 2nd floor, Coquitlam
      Tel:          604-937-7776                   Fax: 604-937-7334
      Email:        info@act2.ca
      Hours:        Monday-Friday 9AM- 5PM (Counsellors can stay past business
                    hours, if needed)
      Referral:     No referral necessary for the Family Counselling Service.
                    Referral is required through the Ministry of Children and Family
                    Development for the Clinical Counselling program.
      Wait Time:    1-2 months
      Cost:         Sliding scale fee starting from $45 to $100, depending on income
                    for the Family Counselling service. No cost for the Clinical
                    Counselling program.
      Web:          www.act2.ca/

      Act 2 provides services to those who have experienced the effects of violence,
      sexual abuse and trauma in their lives. They work with children, youth and adults
      to help rebuild their lives through counselling, education, housing and support.
      Counseling services are offered to families and individuals for an affordable fee
      through their Family Counselling Service. They also offer a free Clinical
      Counselling Program to help children and youth address emotional and
      behavioral issues arising from traumatic events.

E-2 West Coast Counselling Services Inc.
      Address:      208-3041 Anson Ave, Coquitlam – Near Coqutilam Centre
      Tel:          604-762-5358
      Email:        contact@wccounselling.com
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Cost:         Individual therapy is $120 per 50 minute session
                    Couple/Family therapy is $130 per 50 minute session
      Web:          http://www.wccounselling.com/contact.html

      West Coast Counselling works with individuals, couples and families. They create
      an environment in which each client can feel comfortable and safe. They use a

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client-centered approach where the client is the focus and individual goals are
      determined. They use cognitive behavioural therapy which can be helpful in
      dealing with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as hypnotherapy
      for issues with stress reduction and sleep disturbance.

E-3 SHARE Family and Community Services Society
      Address:      2615 Clarke Street (second floor), Port Moody, BC
                    Suite 200- 25 King Edward Street (second floor), Coquitlam, BC
      Tel:          604-937-6969 (Intake Worker)
      Email:        intake@sharesociety.ca
      Hours:        Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday 9AM-3PM
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Wait Time:    can be up to 7 months – please call for updated wait times
      Cost:         SHARE provides subsidized counselling/lower fees to families in
                    the Tri-Cities. Sliding scale fee from $10 - $118.
      Web:          http://sharesociety.ca/

      SHARE offers clients a team of highly-qualified counsellors. They have experience
      working with a variety of people, including children, families, individuals, and
      couples and are trained to help take a clear look at what’s happening in your
      world, talk through the clutter with you, help define goals, and encourage your
      progress towards them. They offer counselling in English, Cantonese, Farsi,
      French, or German and will hire an interpreter if necessary. They also offer
      services to visually impaired clients.

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F MAPLE RIDGE
F-1 Act 2 Child and Family Services – Ridge Meadows
    Counselling Program
      Address:      Suite 203 – 11743 224th Street, Maple Ridge
      Tel:          604-463-0965                           Fax: 604-463-2416
      Email:        info-mr@act2.ca
      Hours:        Monday-Friday 9AM- 5PM (Counsellors can stay past business
                    hours if needed)
      Wait Time:    1-2 months
      Referral:     No referral necessary for Family Counselling Service.
                    Referral is required through the Ministry of Children and Family
                    Development for the Clinical Counselling program.
      Cost:         Sliding scale fee starting from $45 to $100, depending on income
                    for the Family Counselling service. No cost for the Clinical
                    Counselling program.
      Web:          www.act2.ca/

      Act 2 provides services to those who have experienced the effects of violence,
      sexual abuse and trauma in their lives. They work with children, youth and adults
      to help rebuild their lives through counselling, education, housing and support.
      Counseling services are offered to families and individuals for an affordable fee
      through their Family Counselling Service. They also offer a free Clinical
      Counselling Program to help children and youth address emotional and
      behavioral issues arising from traumatic events.

F-2 Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
      Address:      Suite 500 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC
      Tel:          604-476-7165 (call intake)                 Fax: 604-476-7199
      Email:        marylin.brydon@fraserhealth.ca
      Hours:        Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Referral:     Intake line will refer you
      Wait Time:    Depending on the needs of the client. Estimated 3-4 week wait
      Cost:         None, covered by Fraser Health
      Website:      http://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB3790

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Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides services for adults
      ages 19 and over who have acute and/or persistent mental disorders with
      significant functional disabilities. Programs and services include assessment,
      individual or group treatment, case management, residential care and referral.

F-3 West Coast Counselling Services Inc.
      Address:      300-22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge
      Tel:          604-762-5358
      Email:        contact@wccounselling.com
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Cost:         Individual therapy is $120 per 50 minute session
                    Couple/Family therapy is $130 per 50 minute session
      Web:          http://www.wccounselling.com/contact.html

      West Coast Counselling works with individuals, couples and families. They create
      an environment in which each client can feel comfortable and safe. They use a
      client-centered approach where the client is the focus and individual goals are
      determined. They use cognitive behavioural therapy which can be helpful in
      dealing with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as hypnotherapy
      for issues with stress reduction and sleep disturbance.

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G LANGLEY
G-1 Brookswood Counselling – Counselling Internship Program
      Address:       Suite 107-20103 40th Ave, Langley
      Tel:           778-278-3411                         Fax: 778-278-0202
      Email:         info@brookswoodcounselling.com
      Hours:         Monday to Friday, Day and Evening appointments are available
      Referral:      No referral necessary
      Wait Time:     New interns start at the beginning of May
      Cost:          Sliding scale fees between $30 to $95 per hour depending on
                     gross family income
      Web:           http://brookswoodcounselling.com/internship.html

      Brookswood Counselling offers reduced-fee services by Masters level students
      from UBC and Trinity Western University. All interns have completed their first
      year of practicum and are directly supervised by Brookswood Counselling’s
      clinical directions. They make every effort to provide services to those seeking
      support regardless of financial constraints

G-2 Fraser River Counseling Centre
      Address:       Langley - Trinity Western University – 7600 Glover Road
                     Abbotsford - Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre – 33355 Bevan Ave
      Tel:           604- 513-2113
      Email:         frc@twu.ca
      Hours:         September to April and May to July, Mondays & Wednesdays
                     1:00PM to 9:00PM
      Referral:      No referral necessary; there may be a waitlist
      Cost:          $20/per visit; in case of hardship this fee can be waived
      Website:       https://fraserrivercounselling.ca

      Trinity Western Counselling Psychology students provide a broad range of
      counselling services to the community. While under supervision of professional
      counsellors and faculty, students see clients from all walks of life. This valuable
      assistance offered by our students is conducted in a closed-circuit environment
      to assure complete client confidentiality. The Centre operates out of three sites.
      Individuals can request to work with a Christian Counselor if they want to bring
      that aspect to their sessions, but it is not necessarily Christian based counseling.

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H NORTH VANCOUVER
H-1 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – North and
    West Vancouver Branch
      Address:      300-1835 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
      Tel:          604-987-6959
      Email:        northshore@cmha.bcc.ca
      Hours:        Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Wait Time:    Wait time may be up to 2 months
      Cost:         Fees range from $25/sessions with intern counsellors to
                    $50/session with Registered Clinical Counsellors
      Web:          https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/counselling/

      CMHA North and West Vancouver offers short-term and low-cost one-to-one
      counselling and support to adults living on the North Shore. This service provides
      up to 12 sessions of individual counselling and is open to adults who have a
      realistic potential to benefit from short-term counselling.

H-2 Coastal Mind Counselling and Education
      Address:      Suite 200 – 101 West 16th Street, North Vancouver
      Referral:     No referral necessary
      Web:          http://coastalmind.com/

      Deborah Braun
      Tel:        604-765-9130
      Email:      Deborah@coastalmind.com
      Hours:      Wednesday 8:30 AM-8:30 PM, Thursday 2:30 PM -8:30 PM, Friday
                  8:30 AM-3:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
      Cost:       Individual counselling available with a sliding scale fee starting at
                  $80 and going to $120
                  Couples/Families available at $140/hour with a sliding scale fee
                  starting at $100

      Deborah welcomes individuals and couples facing challenging issues. Whether
      it's chronic illness, relationship, career or college satisfaction, anxiety,
      depression, loss, stress or low self-esteem, Deborah can help you chart a new

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