Culturally Sensitive Counselling
HERConnect Initiative
This counselling service provides culturally sensitive support for Black women and girl newcomers, arriving in the past five years.
This service is designed with an understanding of the unique experienced faced by the African and Caribbean community and aims to support individuals through their counselling journey.
Who Is This For?
African, Caribbean, and Black women (18+) who have arrived to Canada in the last five year, and are:
- Seeking culturally affirming counselling
- Those navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, or identity-related stress
Counselling is offered in multiple languages to support Calgary's diverse community.
Languages Include:
- English, French, Yoruba
What To Expect?
Clients can expect:
- A safe place to explore emotions, identity, and well-being
Available Appointment Types:
- In-Person
- Virtual
What Is The Price?
This is a free service.
What Are The Benefits?
- Affirming and culturally relevant mental health support
- A therapeutic relationship rooted in shared understanding
- Safe space for healing, reflection, and growth
- Empowerment through identity-affirming care
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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