We are connecting Calgary's communities with  affordable and barrier-free access to in-person, phone or video counselling sessions. 

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Rapid Access
Counselling
  Connect to a counsellor within
3 days  for  general counselling
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Addictions
Supports
  Support for those experiencing challenges with addictions 
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Counselling for Immigrants
and First Languages
Individual and family counselling for immigrants and those with first language needs 
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 Adult General Counselling   
  Individual and group general counselling supports for adults 
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Counselling for
Children and Families
  Counselling  for children ages 4 and up
and their families
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Counselling for Youth and Families
  Counselling for youth and their families 
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Sexual Health
Counselling
Support related to sexuality, sexual health, gender and sexual orientation, and healthy relationships
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Domestic Violence
Support

  Individual and group supports for families impacted by domestic violence 
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Counselling for Persons with Disabilities
  Counselling for person with disabilities  ages 13 and up
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Caregiver
Supports
Counselling for those who identify as caregivers
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 Peer
Supports
Connect with someone with lived experiences
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Finding the right support in times of need can be challenging, but  Community Connect YYC  is changing that. We are a group of Calgary-based agencies dedicated to helping community members to quickly and easily access mental health supports when they need it most. 
 
Through our direct online booking tool, available 24/7, our partners are putting access to their services in the community’s hands. Clients can book in with one of our agencies to access the support they need. With many in-person and virtual appointments to choose from, they can get help soon and when it fits their schedule. Our service 
connects the community  to a range of supports, including several types of counselling, and even basic needs help, often within the week.

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.

More about us

WHY WE'RE HERE

About Community Connect

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Community Connect YYC is a collaborative of Calgary agencies committed to eliminating the barriers and lengthy wait times that make it challenging to access much-needed mental health supports.

Finding the right support in times of need can be challenging, but Community Connect YYC is changing that. We are a group of Calgary-based agencies dedicated to helping community members to quickly and easily access mental health supports when they need it most. The initiative is led by Kindred.
 
  
Through our direct online booking tool, available 24/7, our partners are putting access to their services in the community’s hands. Clients can book in with one of our agencies to access the support they need. With many in-person and virtual appointments to choose from, they can get help soon and when it fits their schedule. Our service connects the community to a range of supports, including several types of counselling, and even basic needs help, often within the week. 

Community Connect YYC seeks to create a “one-stop-shop” for community members who need affordable counselling or other mental health supports. With more partners joining, Community Connect YYC aspires to offer quick and easy online booking for as many services as possible, empowering community members to access the right support at the right time.
 

The Community Connect YYC initiative is supported by The City of Calgary.


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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Counselling is provided by our community partners

Click on the partner logo to find out which services they provide.

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