Counselling
We offer many types of counselling programs to children, youth, and their families based on their needs. Each of these programs may include individual counselling for the child or youth, parent support, and/or family therapy. Please see the list below for the description and referral requirements for each of the counselling programs we have to offer to Burnaby and New Westminster residents. See our Counselling Programs brochure here. To make a referral to one of these programs please click here.
Family Counselling Program
Provides counselling up to 12 sessions for children or youth under 19 with a range of family issues. Referrals may come from any source.
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)
Provides counselling up to 24 sessions for children and youth under 19 who have experienced historical sexual abuse or sexual assault with a clear disclosure. Referrals may come from any source.
Sexual Health Intervention Program (SHIP)
Provides counselling up to 12 sessions for children 12 years of age and under exhibiting sexually intrusive behaviour. Referrals may come from any source.
High-Risk Youth Program (HRYP)
Provides counselling up to 12 sessions for at-risk youth under 19. There is minimal wait for this program. Referrals must come through the Ministry of Children and Youth Development (MCFD).
Trauma Program
Provides counselling up to 12 sessions for children or youth under 19 who have experienced trauma. Referrals must come through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Child and Youth Mental Health Program (C&Y)
Provides counselling up to 12 sessions for children and youth under 19 experiencing moderate mental health issues. Referrals must come through the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Program.
Brief Family Program
Provides short term counselling up to 8 sessions for children and youth under 19 with families experiencing a recent unexpected event. There is minimal wait for this program. Referrals must come through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Brief Sexual Abuse Counselling Program
Provides short term counselling up to 8 sessions for children and youth under 19 who have experienced a recent incident of sexual abuse or sexual assault with a clear disclosure. There is minimal wait for this program. Referrals may come from any source.
We acknowledge that our services are provided on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Halkomelem speaking peoples and are grateful to be on this territory.
