Counselling Services
About The Program
Individual and group counselling is provided on a confidential basis, by qualified professionals. If you are experiencing any of the following, our services can help you.
- Unable to manage your anger
- Depression
- Lacking direction
- Confusion
- Dependant on alcohol or drugs
- Feelings of frustration
- Poor communication skills
- Difficulty with relationships
- Suicidal thoughts
- Unable to make good choices
- Unable to manage your affairs
- Low self-esteem & self confidence
- In need of emotional support
Individual Counselling
JHS Durham provides counselling support in the following areas:
- Anger Management
- Stress & Anxiety
- Support Counselling
- Relationship Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Separation/Depression
- Suicide Crisis Intervention
- Women's & Family Counselling
- Bereavement Counselling
- Court Support
- Client Advocacy
There is a per session fee. The John Howard Society also has a sliding fee scale for those clients with limited resources.
Group Counselling
Group programs provide a setting where you work with our staff and with other clients to identify the source of your challenges and develop options to help you manage those issues. See the following program information pages for more specific information on how each can play a role in helping you.
- Active Parenting (for parents of children 04, 5-12, and teens)
- Anger Management for Young Adults
- Anger Management for Adults
- D.A.D.S. (Dad Aiming for Direction and Support)
Referrals to the JHS Counselling Program come from: community agencies, employers, physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals, police services, lawyers, courts, family and friends or the individuals themselves.
Contact one of our offices to book an appointment or to ask when walk-in days are available (first-come first-serve days).
Other Services
- Workshops for corporate bodies and other community groups
- Written Reports
- Letters for Court
