YW Calgary

For more than a century, YW Calgary has supported women and families to thrive through a holistic network of programs and services. Continuing to work towards our vision of women's thriving in a safe and equitable community, we offer preventative and restorative services.

YW Counselling provides service for individuals (all genders), groups and families to prevent and treat family violence. We use evidence-based counselling approaches to support clients in learning new skills that promote healthy relationships. Our goal is to enhance overall wellness and resiliency.

Services Offered

Adult Individual

Counselling

Individual Sessions

Individual counselling to prevent family violence, build healthy relationships, and strengthen skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, and resilience.

Costs:

  • Sliding scale fee based on different personal factors like income and circumstance.

Serving:

  • Adults (18+) seeking support to prevent or heal from family violence, improve relationships, and enhance well-being.

Available in English Only

Building

Healthy Relationships

Group Sessions

A 10-week group program that teaches practical skills for building healthy relationships.

Costs:

  • This is a free service

Serving:

  • Adults (18+) looking to improve relationship skills, support with emotional regulation and communication, and learn in a group setting.

Available in English Only

Introduction

to Mindfulness Course

Group Sessions

An 8-week group program that teaches mindfulness practices to support stress reduction and overall wellness.

Costs:

  • This is a free service

Serving:

  • Adults (18+) looking to reduce stress, incorporate mindfulness into their lives, and improve overall wellness.

Available in English Only

Safe Futures

for Families

Group Sessions

An 8-week group program that teaches adults practical skills for building healthy relationships for both themselves and those around them.

Costs:

  • Sliding scale fee based on different personal factors like income and circumstance.

Serving:

  • Adults (18+) who are affected by or at risk of experiencing domestic or family violence, or looking to develop healthier relationships and coping strategies.

Available in English Only

Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program

Group Sessions

A 16-week domestic violence program for adults who are referred or mandated by the legal system, focused on building healthy relationship skills and community safety.

Costs:

  • This is a free service

Serving:

  • Adults (18+) professionally referred to or legally mandated to attend domestic violence treatment.

Available in English Only