YW Calgary

YW Calgary

For more than a century, YW Calgary has supported women and families to thrive through a holistic network of programs and services. Continuing to work towards our vision of women thriving in a safe and equitable community, we offer preventative and restorative services.


YW Counselling provides service for individuals (all genders), groups and families to prevent and treat family violence. We use evidence-based counselling approaches to support clients in learning new skills that promote healthy relationships. Our goal is to enhance overall wellness and resiliency.


To learn more visit  ywcalgaryca.

  Services Offered

Individual sessions

  Adult Individual Counselling

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Counselling for adults facing challenges with relationships, mental health and family violence. 
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General Counselling for
Children and Families

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Counselling for families with kids aged 4 to 17.
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Group sessions

Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program

GROUP SESSIONS


Intake appointment to domestic violence treatment groups (delivered separately for men and women) who have been professionally referred and/or mandated by the legal system. 

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Strengthening Bonds: A Group For Caregivers

GROUP SESSIONS

Intake appointment to learn more and book into the next offering.
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Building Healthy Relationships

GROUP SESSIONS

Intake appointment to learn more and book into the next offering.

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Safe Futures for Families

GROUP SESSIONS

An 8-week group for adults who want to gain a deeper understanding of the various forms and impacts of family violence. Intake appointment to learn more and book into the next offering.

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Mindfulness for Life Course

GROUP SESSIONS

Intake appointment to learn more and book into the next offering.
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WHAT TO EXPECT

How does it work?

Choose and book a session.

You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the intake appointment time, Monday to Friday, that works for you. 

Receive Confirmation.

You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the intake coordinator will call you. 

Your Intake Appointment.

During this conversation, the intake coordinator will provide support and immediate resources as well as gather some information and schedule your initial counselling session with a counsellor.

You can reach us by

Email: counselling@ywcalgary.ca

Phone: 403-536-2844

Website: www.ywcalgary.ca



YW Calgary has several free and affordable program offerings available. The first step in accessing counselling services is to participate in a 30-minute intake appointment with a member of our team. 



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