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The problem
Life in Alberta moves fast. Work, school, family, community. Most of us are juggling more than we let on. And at some point, it can all become too much.
One in five of us will face a mental health problem in any given year, and by age 40, half of us will have experienced one that number climbs to one in two. These aren't statistics about other people, they're about your neighbours, your coworkers, your family. Probably you.
The solution
Every Albertan deserves access to effective, barrier-free support, and Counselling Alberta makes that possible.
We offer evidence-based counselling with the best client results in the industry. Plus, we have no waitlist, no session limits, and no financial barriers.
With support from the Government of Alberta, we provide:
Online counselling for anyone in the province, including those in rural and remote areas
In-person counselling in Brooks, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, and Vegreville.
We help individuals, couples, and families learn the tools and skills to take on life’s challenges with confidence.
Counselling works, and the sooner you get help, the better and faster the results are.
Potential stories of interest
Access to rural mental health services: Counselling Alberta reduces travel barriers and wait times for clients.
No cost barriers: Counselling Alberta provides a sliding-fee-scale, ensuring Albertans have access to support regardless of their financial situation.
Real-time data improves outcomes: Counselling Alberta uses FIT, a research-based approach that delivers industry-leading results.
Demand trends: What we’re seeing across Alberta (stress, anxiety, family issues, affordability concerns, etc.).
Workplace mental health: The impact of stress and burnout on employees and how accessible counselling fits into prevention.
About Counselling Alberta
Counselling Alberta, a division of Calgary Counselling Centre, is a province-wide initiative funded by the Government of Alberta to expand access to mental health support. We offer:
Online counselling available anywhere in Alberta
In-person services through our partner agencies
Flexible fees based on the client’s ability to pay - no one is turned away
No waitlist
The highest client outcomes in the industry
Calgary Counselling Centre brings more than 60 years of research and practice in evidence-based counselling.
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Media contact
For interviews, story support, or data requests, please email us at communications@calgarycounselling.com