Community Mental Health

At Gordon Neighbourhood House, we are dedicated to cultivating wellness and meaningful connection within our dynamic community. We actively honour and celebrate the diverse identities, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences of all community members, recognizing the unique strengths, knowledge, and skills each person contributes to our shared community life.

We offer a range of wellness-focused opportunities, from yoga, smudging, and meditation to peer support groups and supportive circles; creating spaces where people can gather, share, and learn from one another. Through these programs, we strive to cultivate resilience, belonging, and empowerment, ensuring that every community member feels valued, heard, and supported in their journey toward wellbeing.

Current Programs

West End Community Counselling (English)

Free, confidential individual counselling is available at Gordon Neighbourhood House in partnership with Adler Community Health Services. This inclusive program offers supportive and compassionate care for adults navigating life’s challenges. Sessions are available in person or online. West End neighbours, including people who may be unhoused, are encouraged to apply and access this community-based support.

Details

Location

Counselling is available virtually, or in-person at Gordon Neighbourhood House, located in the center of the West End at 1019 Broughton Street (between Nelson Street and Comox Street).

Eligibility

This service is available to adults 19 years and older who are looking for individual counselling support. We prioritize serving neighbours who live in the West End, including people who may be unhoused. At this time, family and couples counselling is not offered through this program.

Cost

FREE

How to Enroll

You can apply by filling out a confidential online form, or paper form at the Gordon Neighbourhood House front desk. When you apply, we’ll ask you for your contact information, date of birth, reason for requesting counselling, availability, accessibility needs, emergency contact information, and your preference for in-person or virtual sessions.

After you submit your registration form, your information will be added to a confidential waitlist. An Adler counselling student will contact you within two weeks for a phone assessment. Please expect a call from an “unknown caller.” If they can’t reach you, they will leave a voicemail. If multiple attempts are unsuccessful, they will move on to the next person on the waitlist. Following the assessment, you’ll receive an estimated wait time to be matched with a counsellor, depending on availability.

Families/Couples Counselling (English, Japanese, Spanish)

Our Registered Clinical Counsellors and interns are available to provide short-term counselling for families and couples.

Details

Location

In-person and virtual.

Eligibility

Everyone welcome.

Cost

$55 for couples sessions

How to Enroll

Currently not offering

Group Counselling (English, Japanese, Indigenous-led)

Groups are provided on an on-going and as needed basis. Groups may include Indigenous Men’s Circle, CBT Skills, Anxiety Support Groups and more.

Details

Location

In-person and virtual.

Eligibility

Everyone welcome.

Cost

How to Enroll

Currently not offering

Educational Courses & Workshops

Gordon Neighbourhood House provides ongoing psycho-educational courses for community members wanting to learn more about how to proactively manage their mental wellness. Past courses have included Managing Anxiety, Parenting Under Stress, Relationships during COVID-19 and more.

Location

In-person and virtual

Eligibility

Everyone welcome.

Cost

How to Enroll

Currently not offering