Counselling

In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday life. When we are having trouble coping, our family, friendships and work are all affected.

Counselling is an effective way to work through these challenges and develop strategies to help you cope and create greater happiness in your life.

SOS assists in providing referrals for counselling to low-income adults, individuals or couples. These are short-term, solution-focused sessions led by local, contracted, professional counsellors. 

Challenges may include:
• Situational anxiety, depression or stress
• Marital or parenting difficulties
• Issues where 1 – 5 solution-focused sessions may be appropriate

The fee is determined on an individual basis.

This program is partially funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

SOS PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP

SOS also offers Personal Growth Groups where participants can enhance their quality of life and develop trust, support and confidence in a safe group setting. This 10-week program runs two times per year, in September and January.

SOS Personal Growth Group helps foster: 

• A better connection with yourself and others
• A deeper understanding of your identity
• Increased awareness of relationships with family, friends, and the community
• New skills in communicating, both socially and personally
• Cultivate inner confidence   
• Development of a growth mindset

To register for the Counselling Referral program, please call 250.248.2093 ext. 248.

The intake takes place at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville  (245 Hirst Ave. West) 

For more information call or email counselling@sosd69.com