Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health
Provides young people an opportunity to meet privately with a counsellor to talk about problems they may be having and explore possible solutions.
Some issues which may be addressed in clinical counselling include:
- Bullying or teasing
- Peer pressure
- Conflict with parents
- Separation and divorce
- Loss of someone you love
- Depression, anger, sadness
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Poor self image
- Gender and identity
- Eating disorders
- Questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol
- Sexuality
- Relationships
Counselling sessions are usually about one hour long. For some people, a few meetings with a counsellor is all they need. Others will meet with a counsellor for several months. All counselling is private and confidential.
Family counselling is an opportunity young people and members of their family to meet with a counsellor to work out problems. Sessions start by meeting with the young person on their own before moving to family counselling.
Referrals are accepted from all sources.
Peterborough Youth Services
Website
459 Reid Street
Peterborough
Peterborough Youth Services
Main Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
For the months of July and August, hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1700.
Phone: 705-743-1681
Toll Free: 888-475-3420