We all need a helping hand now and again.
Our Counsellor offers crisis intervention and short term emotional support for individuals, couples and families.
We can assist you in dealing with issues and situations you find personally challenging.
Counselling gives you a chance to be heard without judgment by someone outside of your situation. You can also acquire knowledge and learn new skills, which can help you find your own solutions.
Assistance can be provided for a variety of issues, such as:
- Deployment-related stress
- Relationships
- Youth
- Stress
- Grief, loss
- Anxiety and self esteem
- Addictions
- Living with violence
- Families with Special Needs
Appointments can be booked Monday to Friday. The service is confidential and free.
Referrals are available for agencies and services in the GTA and/or for Canadian Forces services such as financial, Base Social Worker, Padres, school counsellor and food bank.
Eligibility :
- Families of Regular Canadian Forces members and of the Reserve (Classes B and C)
Service features:
- Free assistance
- Confidentiality
- Short-term follow-up
- Staff is familiar with the particular demands of military life
For more information about this service, or to learn more about supports for yourself or your family, please contact:
Jessica Wilkins, M.Ed. (Couseling Psychology)
Prevention Support and Intervention Co-ordinator
Tel: 416-633-6200 ext. 4330
Email: jessica.wilkins@forces.gc.ca
There is support available for your family.