HERConnect Initiative

The HERConnect initiative is dedicated to transforming mental healthcare for Calgary’s Black immigrant community at no cost. We provide mental health services tailored to the specific needs and experiences of African and Caribbean women and girls who have recently immigrated to Calgary within the past five years.


To learn more visit https://www.herconnects.ca/.

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  Services Offered

   Adult Counselling

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Provides one-on-one support from a qualified therapist to help adults navigate personal challenges, build coping strategies, and improve overall mental well-being.

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Couples Counselling

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Provides support for couples to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and work through challenges in a safe and neutral environment.

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Family Counselling

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Provides counselling to help families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships in a supportive environment.

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Youth
Counselling

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Provides counselling for youth to help manage stress, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills in a convenient and accessible format.

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Culturally Sensitive Counselling

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Provides culturally sensitive counselling tailored to the unique experiences of newcomers and immigrant Black women and girls, delivered by Black therapists in a supportive, understanding environment.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

How does it work?

Choose and book a session.

You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the intake appointment time, Monday to Friday, that works for you. 

Receive Confirmation.

You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the intake coordinator will call you. 

Your Intake Appointment.

During this conversation, the intake coordinator will provide support and immediate resources as well as gather some information and schedule your initial counselling session with a counsellor.

You can reach us by

Phone (Call or Text): (587) 893-9355

Website: https://www.herconnects.ca/