The Region of Durham offers counselling services focused on mental health and relationship support tailored to residents’ needs.
Here and Now Counselling is a service offered by Family Services Durham that focuses on one issue at a time; it provides helpful strategies and support in just one session. With Here and Now Counselling, you can discuss concerns such as:
- Handling stress or burnout.
- Coping strategies.
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Relationship challenges.
- Parenting.
- Managing emotions.
- Building confidence.
- Setting goals.
- Dealing with grief or loss.
- Adjusting to life changes.
Where: Counselling is provided by registered psychotherapists and social workers at different locations across Durham Region and remotely (by video and/or phone), said a region statement.
You can request a session by completing the online Counselling Request Form or by calling 311 or toll-free at 1-888-721-0622 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
After completing an intake to understand your current concerns and hopes, you may be offered a Here and Now Counselling session within two weeks. Eligible clients can attend up to two sessions per month.
Note: This service is available to individuals who are 12 years of age and older; live, work or own property in Durham Region; and who want to discuss a particular topic/area of concern with a counsellor. Fees are based on a sliding scale and will be discussed during your intake.