Community Counselling Agencies in Waterloo Region
Community mental health or counselling agencies are typically nonprofit organizations who strive to provide affordable mental health services, including counselling and mental health workshops.
The Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region is a unique partnership between six non-profit counselling agencies in Waterloo Region. They work together to make it easier to find local and affordable counselling in the region.
Visit www.counsellingwr.ca for more information about the collaborative.
We’ve provided further information about each member of the collaborative, below.
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health
About:
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health was established in 2023, through the unification of Carizon Family and Community Services, KW Counselling Services, and Monica Place.
Camino adopts a “No Wrong Door Approach” to its services, meaning that no matter how someone reaches out to them, they will journey alongside them to ensure they receive the support that best fits their unique needs.
Camino serves all ages, and has specialized programs for immigrant and refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals, and youth.
Services:
This is a general overview of Camino’s services. For the most accurate information about their services, please contact Camino directly.
- Individuals and Families
- Individual counselling
- Quick response drop-in counselling
- Family counselling
- Immigrants and Refugees
- Counselling for Immigrants and Refugees
- Groups and Workshops
- Public Education and Training
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals
- Counselling
- Groups and Workshops
- OK2BMe Program
- Public Education and Training
- Relationships and Survivors of Abuse
- Couples Counselling
- Group Workshops
- Family Violence Project
- Youth
- Youth counselling
- Quick response drop-in program
- Groups and Workshops
- Youth Engagement
- Pathways to Education
- Waterloo Region-wide Tutoring
- Parents and Caregivers
- Pregnant and Young Parents
Contact:
Camino’s main office is located at 400 Queen St. S., Kitchener Ontario.
Their website is: www.caminowellnbeing.ca
Phone: 519-749-6333
Email: info@caminowellbeing.ca
Interfaith Counselling Centre
About:
Interfaith was established in 1981; as a non-profit organization, they strengthen the fabric of their community by equipping individuals, couples, and families to realize their emotional wellness and triumph over life’s challenges.
Their approach is based in being person-centered, using evidence-based techniques, collaboration and confidentiality.
Interfaith Counselling Centre primarily serves Wilmot and the surrounding areas.
Services:
This is a brief overview of Interfaith’s services. For the most accurate information, please contact Interfaith directly.
- Individual counselling
- Couples & Family Counselling
- Group Counselling
- Playful Minds
- Expressive Writing Group
- Hold Me Tight Couple’s Workshop
Contact:
Interfaith is located at 23B Church Street, New Hamburg.
Their website is: www.interfaithcounselling.ca
Phone: 519-662-3092
Email: admin@interfaithcounselling.ca
Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region (MSSWR)
About:
Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region was founded in 2007. As a charitable organization, it that provides culturally and spiritually sensitive humanitarian and social services to the Muslim and non-Muslim communities of the Waterloo Region.
Services:
This is a brief overview of MSSWR services. For the most accurate information, please contact MSSWR directly.
- Programs and Workshops
- MSSWR Tutoring for grades 1 to 12
- Healing through Art for Kids
- Neighbours Helping Neighbours
- Healing through Art for Parents
- Counselling Services
- Services are offered in English, Arabic, Pashto, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.
- Follows a 5 Star Approach based in compassionate care, cultural and faith sensitivity, empowerment and resiliency, community connection, and support for everyone.
Contact:
Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region’s website is: www.msswr.org
Phone: 226-240-8996
Email: info@msswr.org
Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services
About:
Porchlight was founded in 1940, as a small group of community members supporting local families. In 1961, the Family Counselling Centre was incorporated as a non-profit organization. In 2022, the organization rebranded to Porchlight Counselling and Addiction services, renewing their long-standing commitment to Cambridge and North Dumfries.
Porchlight primarily serves residents of Cambridge and North Dumfries (including Ayr).
Services:
This is a very general overview of Porchlight’s services. For the most accurate information, please contact Porchlight directly.
- Counselling
- One on One counselling
- Addictions
- Assessment
- Treatment planning
- Men and women recovery homes
- referrals to support services and counselling
- Aftercare and relapse prevention/groups
- Community and justice service coordination
- Referrals for family support
- Referrals for residential, community, and day programming
Contact:
Porchlight is located at 1315 Bishop Street North Unit 203, Cambridge.
Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services’ website is: www.porchlightcnd.org
Phone: 519-621-5090
Email: info@porchlightcnd.org
Shalom Counselling Services
About:
Shalom Counselling aims to help people grow toward peace and wholeness through the provision of therapeutic counselling, consultation, and educational programs that integrate emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions.
Shalom’s work is grounded in four values: peace, excellence, accessibility, and diversity and inclusion.
Services:
This is a brief overview of Shalom’s services. For the most accurate information, please contact Shalom directly.
- Individual, Couple and Family Counselling
- Counselling Groups
- Pastors and Counsellors in Consultation Groups
- Other services
- consultation to faith leaders or employers who are dealing with a challenging situation
- Speakers/resource persons for community groups, faith setting, or workplaces
- EAP counselling for workplaces
- Critical Incident Debriefing following a traumatic event
- Leadership coaching
Contact:
Shalom Counselling Services is located at 9 Avondale Ave. S. Waterloo.
Shalom’s website is: www.shalomcounselling.org
Phone: 519-886-9690
Email: Please use the contact form at Contact Us – Shalom Counselling to email Shalom.
Woolwich Counselling Services
About:
Woolwich Counselling was incorporated as a registered, non-profit charitable organization in 1977. They now serve over 1000 adults, youth and children annually.
Their work is grounded in values of integrity, community, accessibility, respect, and excellence.
Services:
This is a general overview of Woolwich’s services. For the most accurate information, please contact Woolwich directly.
- Individual Counselling for children, youth, adults, and seniors
- Couple and family therapy
- Play therapy and Theraplay
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Music Therapy
- Employer Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops
- Group therapy
- School Programs
- Family Violence Prevention Programs
Contact:
Woolwich Counselling Centre is located at 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira.
Woolwich’s website is: www.woolwichcounselling.org
Phone: 519-669-8651
Email: info@woolwichcounselling.org