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, including self-referrals.
To make a referral, please call. The admin team will complete a brief screening by phone and will then book an assessment appointment.
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: 1-705-743-1681
Toll Free: 1-888-475-3420