Mental Health & Wellness Services

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Empowering newcomers, refugees and underserved communities through compassionate personalized counselling.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: ssurani@skillsforchange.org
Phone: (416) 658-3101, ext. 280

Individual Counselling

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One-on-one, personalized support tailored to your unique needs and experiences. Our counselors provide compassionate guidance for concerns such as depression, immigrant grief, loneliness, and self-confidence, helping clients build resilience and achieve emotional well-being. 
Note: Our counsellor speaks English and Hindi.

Why Choose Us?


Culturally Rooted, Compassionately Delivered: Our services honor diverse backgrounds with multilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive care, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. 

Multilingual Support: We break language barriers by offering mental health services in multiple languages, ensuring every individual can express themselves fully and receive care that truly resonates.    

Personalized Counselling: Our one-on-one counseling empowers individuals with tailored strategies to navigate life’s challenges and build lasting resilience. 

Your Journey, Your Way: Our approach puts you at the heart of your healing, offering personalized support that respects your unique experiences, values, and goals—because your well-being should always be on your terms. 

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Eligibility Criteria

Immigration Status

Permanent residents
Conventional refugees

Age

16 years or older

Location

Must reside in Canada

Your Story, Your Language, Your Way   


Newcomers to Canada Sometimes Have Unique Wellness Needs

The transition to life in Canada can be overwhelming, with many newcomers experiencing what is often referred to as "immigrant grief" or the profound sense of loss when leaving behind family, culture, and familiar surroundings. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that approximately 1 in 4 immigrants face mental health challenges, with the added stress of language barriers, lack of social support, and discrimination further exacerbating their emotional strain. 

We Aim to Tailor Mental Health Support for a Successful Start in Canada 

We provide client-centered mental health care that speaks to you—literally. With multilingual services and a culturally responsive approach, we ensure every individual feels understood, respected, and empowered on their journey to healing. 

We provide mental health support tailored for newcomers, refugees, and underserved communities through culturally sensitive counseling. Our approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and multilingual, ensuring every individual feels seen, heard, and empowered. Whether through one-on-one counseling or community-based support, we help clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive in their new environments. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  

  • DesWe provide support groups, workshops, and individual counseling tailored to issues such as anxiety, depression, family separation, immigrant grief, and stress management. cription text goes here

  • Yes! We offer multilingual support to ensure clients can express themselves in the language they are most comfortable with. 

  • Our services are free. Please contact us for more details.  

  • While we specialize in supporting newcomers and refugees, we welcome inquiries from anyone in need of mental health support. If we are unable to support you with individual counselling services, we will work with you to explore alternative community resources and supports.   

  • Newcomers often face cultural adjustment, language barriers, and isolation, impacting their mental well-being. Seeking wellness support helps build resilience, reduces stress, and improves overall integration into their new community. Early access to support can prevent mental health challenges and promote a healthier transition.

  • Mental health is key to successful integration. Newcomers face unique challenges, and access to culturally relevant support helps reduce barriers to care. Our services—counselling, support groups, and workshops—equip individuals to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma, fostering resilience and stronger communities.