Adult Mental Health Counselling
Who can benefit from this service?
Adults age 18 or over who are experiencing mild symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression. Our counsellors will help you develop goals that focus on mental wellness. Please note this is a non-urgent service so if you are experiencing a crisis or need urgent support, please call 911.
Other services which we are NOT able to offer include:
- Emergent services such as suicidality, crisis intervention, active psychosis, specific addiction services, trauma therapy
- Ongoing therapy (currently maximum of 3 sessions)
- Family therapy/Couples Counselling
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
- Formal assessments (e.g. court, back to work, disability, AISH, insurance assessments)
- Counselling for youth or children
We offer in-person or virtual (phone or Zoom) sessions during daytime hours.
What happens at my appointments?
Over the course of 3 sessions, our Mental Health Counsellors will focus on enabling you to use tools to help you manage your mental health concerns. Our Counsellors will schedule individual appointments with you to discuss with you some strategies that can help you build skills, resilience and change your thought patterns.
How do I access the service?
You can access this service by asking for a referral from your Peaks to Prairies PCN family physician. This service is by appointment only.
Where is the service located?
Our Counsellors see patients in the clinics located throughout our PCN, or at our PCN location in Olds at 4920-50th Ave. Virtual appointments (phone or Zoom) are also offered. Days of work may vary depending on location, so please ask your Mental Health Counsellor about scheduling options when booking your initial appointment.
Resources
911 – Emergency police, ambulance, fire
Mental Health and Addictions
Calgary Distress Center – 24-Hour Crisis Line (call or text): 403-266-HELP (
Access Mental Health
Addiction Helpline
Mental Health Helpline
Shelter/Food/Transportation/Income Replacement
Red Deer Emergency Shelter (Safe Harbour Society)
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (located in Red Deer)
Mountain View food bank –
McDougal +1 program in Sundre
Sunshine Bus (Olds)
Sundre Community van
Alberta Supports: Emergency Financial Assistance
Community Resources
Greenwood Neighborhood Place –
Caroline Neighborhood place
https://www.facebook.com/CarolineNeighbourhoodPlaceSociety/
Mountain View Family Resource Centre
Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society (no physical shelter, provides outreach services)
Central Alberta Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Health and Wellness
Alberta Healthy Living Program
Prescription to get Active
Alberta find a Doctor
***If you are in need of resources and/or support not identified her please refer yourself to the social work program by calling