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Counselling Program
Professional counselling staff offers assessment and a range of therapeutic and supportive strengths-based short-term counselling approaches in response to identified needs/goals of clients. Counselling is confidential, culturally sensitive and promotes healthy relationships for strong communities. Adults, youth and children are eligible to receive counselling. Counselling staff work in partnership with parents for children. Children under 12 require the consent of their parents, however, youth over the age of 12 have a legal right to confidential private counselling. Staff will encourage the involvement of parents or legal guardians.
If you are experiencing
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personal or behavioural difficulties or
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stressful life situations
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relationship or workplace distress
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bereavement or grief
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trauma from life events
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caretaker distress
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family conflicts
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youth or ageing issues
and feel you need some assistance to cope, make changes and move forward in your life then you may wish to refer yourself to the Centre.
Violence Against Women & Child Witness Counselling
Northumberland Community Counselling Centre offers - funded by the Ministry at no cost - professional services to women, youth and children who are residents of Northumberland County, who experienced or are experiencing family violence. Child Witness counselling focuses on providing support to children as they heal from the effects of witnessing domestic violence. Support to mothers is also a focus as they assist their children to heal from the effects of violence. These services will assist clients to develop safety plans and strengthen their quality of life.
Counselling staff work as a Team or in Partnership with other service providers in providing information, referrals for services and resources provided your consent.
Family Life Education Program
Family Life Education is offered in group programs/workshops in the communities of Northumberland to provide individuals and family members an opportunity to explore various topics on issues and challenges that can impact on family life quality. Each year a new theme for the series will be selected. The Family Life Education program’s goals are to provide the public access to information sharing that will increase understanding, address trends, provide awareness of resources, discuss problem solving, build supports, develop new options/strategies and promote increased connections with the community.
Partner Assault Program (PARS) For Men and Women
Partner Assault Program is offered to both men and women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abusive towards an intimate partner. This specialized program teaches responsibility and skills for healthy relationships with a commitment to non-violence.
Information revealed in the group will be held confidential, to the extent allowed by law. The program includes counselling and safety planning for the partners of participants (with their consent).
The group is designed to help men and women:
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To understand their violence as a means of controlling their partner.
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To examine the effects of their violence on their partner, children, friends and themselves.
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To explore non-controlling and non-violent methods of relating to partners.
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To become more accountable to the victims of their violence.
Who may be referred?
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Post-sentence court mandated referrals will be forwarded to the agency by the local Probation and Paroles Offices.
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Pre-sentence court mandated referrals should contact the office after being instructed by the Crown Attorney's Office.
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Voluntary clients who acknowledge that they have been abusive and controlling towards a partner.
Volunteer Program
A volunteer program is in development to provide assistance to staff and support to clients in the programs and services of the Centre.
If you are interested in volunteering with Northumberland Community Counselling Centre, please contact us.
Fees
Fees are charged for counselling and some family life education programs based on a sliding scale geared to income. Subsidization of fees will be offered for those who require assistance. No one will be denied service due to an inability to pay.
Donations
Northumberland Community Counselling Centre is accepting community support through donations/bequests, so we may continue to meet the growing need for affordable, accessible counselling for general life issues. Please contact us for further information at 905-372-6425 or 905-372-6318. Or toll free in Northumberland County, 1-866-748-5720 or contact us by email at info@northumberlandccc.com.
Evaluation
All services of the Centre are evaluated by clients and community stakeholders to assist in continuous improvement for quality services that are responsive to the needs of residents of Northumberland County.
Additional Links
Alpha House Northumberland
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Mental Health Association- Peterborough Branch
Children's Aid Society of Northumberland
4Four County Crisis Program
4Four Counties Addiction Services Team
Kinark Child and Family Services
Northumberland Probation & Parole Offices
Northumberland Services for Women
Rebound Child & Youth Services
The Help Centre of Northumberland