Youth Counselling
HERConnect Initiative
This counselling service provides culturally sensitive support for Black youth. This service helps provides a supportive and safe space for youth to explore feelings, build coping skills, and address challenges related to school, relationships, and/or mental health.
This service is designed with an understanding of the unique experiences faced by the African and Caribbean community and aims to support youth through their counselling journey.
Who Is This For?
African, Caribbean, and Black girls (ages 12-17 who have arrived to Canada in the last five years, and are looking to:
- Explore their unique feeling and mental health needs
- Build healthy coping skills
- Address personal challenges in their lives
Note: Youth must have all parent/guardians consent for counselling services.
Counselling is offered in multiple languages to support Calgary's diverse community.
Languages Include:
- English, French, Yoruba
What To Expect?
Clients can expect:
- Individual counselling focused on emotional support and understanding
Available Appointment Types:
- In-Person
- Virtual (video)
What Is The Price?
This is a free service.
What Are The Benefits?
- A safe space to express feelings and emotions
- Tailored support for newcomer experiences
- Improved coping and problem-solving skills
- Enhanced emotional well-being and resilience
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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