Counselling for Immigrants and First Languages
General Counselling for immigrant communities and those with first language needs.
Individual Sessions
Individual, couples, and family counselling open to all immigrants with first language service available.
Languages Available: Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, English, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Tirignian.
Free counselling sessions for adults, 7 days a week, daytime and evening. First languages and interpretation services are available.
Languages Available: English, Ukrainian, Russian Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, and Tswana. Interpretation in other languages is available on request.
Offers case management and specialized support for clients needing clinical and therapeutic counseling. Services address mental health issues, family violence, and addictions, and also extend to family members needing tools to cope and support affected individuals. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
Provides counselling for couples.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
Our model combines applicable services with community and agency collaboration, family counselling, systems navigation and client advocacy. We work with families and other service providers to help facilitate continuity of care and wrap-around services. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
Group Sessions
This group targets women. Sahara Mental Health and Wellness Group helps participants cope with mental health issues using various strategies. It focuses on de-stigmatization, networking, reducing isolation, promoting self-worth, and understanding mental illness to live fully despite challenges.. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
This group targets men. Sahara Opioids Addiction Support Group offers facilitated discussions on the nuances and effects of opioid use. Topics include addiction identification, brain and body effects, maintenance therapies, legal consequences, defense mechanisms, self-esteem, stages of change, relapse prevention, and family life. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
This group targets men. Sahara Relapse Prevention Group addresses alcohol, drug, and opioid addiction. It focuses on prevention, recovery, life after addiction, and maintaining sobriety. Key topics include resources, identifying triggers, managing stress, coping with high-risk situations, and healthy alternatives. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
This group is for men and women to understand and identify emotions, particularly anger. Participants learn to recognize their feelings, their origins, and healthier reactions. The group promotes mental strength and positivity, helping all ages identify and articulate emotions and avoid negativity. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
This program targets men and women. Peer Support Volunteers (PSV) provide ongoing support after formal counseling and case management are complete. Often sharing lived experiences, PSVs offer social and emotional support. This non-therapeutic approach aligns with PCHS Calgary's continuing care model, empowering individuals and families. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
This group targets men. Sahara Alcohol/Drug Addiction Support Group aids individuals and families dealing with addiction. Discussions cover identifying addiction, physical addiction, personality traits, defense mechanisms, progression, recovery, stages of change, relapse prevention, and self-awareness. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
Group counselling in multiple languages for court-mandated anger management and domestic violence counselling. Self referrals are accepted.
Languages Available: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Vietnamese, Tirignian, Spanish and Cantonese.
This group targets men. This is a psychoeducational program addressing attitudes toward domestic violence. PCHS counselors teach conflict resolution and anger management skills. Facilitated discussions offer ongoing support and interactive activities. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
This 14-week program supports women who have experienced domestic violence. Meeting weekly, it aids healing through peer learning. Topics include trauma effects, mindfulness, boundaries, support systems, empathy, and resilience. Free of cost.
Languages Available: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English.
Community Connect YYC
Connecting Calgary's communities with affordable and barrier free access to phone or video counselling sessions.
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