FCSSGW is partnering with a secure web-based delivery service to pilot video counselling. The goal of this new approach is to increase accessibility and reduce physical barriers for clients seeking support in a non-clinic or home environment.
Those looking to access video counselling can contact our Intake team at 519-824-2431, ext. 10 or visit our
website
for more information.
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Same Day Quick Access Counselling
Clinics in Mount Forest and Fergus
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FCSSGW is pleased to be able partner with the County of Wellington, the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network, and the Mount Forest Family Health Team to provide a same day
quick access counselling clinic in Mount Forest.
Recent community trends have demonstrated the increasing need for counselling services in the north of Wellington County. This quick access clinic provides a response to this increased need for support.
Same day counselling will be offered on Mondays until March 31, 2019 at the Mount Forest Family Health Team (Claire Stewart Clinic, 525 Dublin Street, Mount Forest).
To access counselling or for more information, contact our Intake team at 519-824-2431, ext. 10.
Fergus Location
Through a partnership with the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network, FCSSGW will be offering a same day quick access counselling service in Fergus. No appointment needed–just walk in!
The same day counselling will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-7:00 pm until March 31, 2019 at Centre Wellington District High School (905 Scotland Street, Fergus).
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Revised Canada Food Guide
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Physical health is very closely tied with mental health. This new food guide shows not only food choices and portions, it also highlights the benefits of making meals a social activity and the importance of mindfulness when eating.
Eating healthy foods can also provide more energy and nutrition to support an active lifestyle that can help to keep us engaged in life and improve overall mood and sleep.
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Wednesdays 1:00-7:00 pm
All are welcome to attend our walk-in counselling service. People using this service can expect to leave with a support plan and direction for next steps in their recovery journey.
Thanks to funding from the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, walk-in counselling is offered at a sliding scale fee to make it affordable to everyone.
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Did you know that FCSSGW offers counselling services to workplaces called an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
Through our EAP program, we offer:
- Confidential counselling support
- Specialized groups
- Specialized services support, including: financial consult, legal consult, career coaching, and nutritional coaching
- Training and workshops for staff
Speak to your employer or call us at 519-824-2431, ext. 52, if you think EAP may be right for your workplace.
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Violence Against Women
This April, FCSSGW is offering three groups for women who have experienced intimate partner and/or sexual violence in the Violence Against Women Program (VAW). All VAW groups are presented from a trauma informed perspective.
- The Safety and Stability group is for women who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault. This Trauma Stage 1 entry group offers psychoeducation on violence and trauma and tools for safety and emotional regulation. The group will meet on Mondays at FCSSGW (109 Surrey Street, Guelph) from 6:30-8:30 pm. There is no fee to attend.
- The Mindful Recovery from Trauma open group is for women who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or sexual abuse. This group remains open and women can join at any session. The group offers a foundational approach to mindfulness. The group will focus on teaching mindfulness skills in an educational and experiential format and will meet on Mondays at FCSSGW (109 Surrey Street, Guelph) from 6:00-8:00 pm. There is no fee to attend.
- The Mindful Recovery from Trauma closed group is for women who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual abuse. The group is closed to new members after the first session. Women will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge of mindfulness and further develop their mindfulness practice. The group will meet on Tuesdays for five weeks at FCSSGW (109 Surrey Street, Guelph) from 6:00-8:00 pm. There is no fee to attend.
Women and people identifying as women can r
egister for any of these group by contacting FCSSGW at the number(s) or email below.
Please call 519-824-2431, ext. 10 or toll free 1 800-307-7078
Email us at: info@familyserviceguelph.on.ca
Registration is required for all groups.
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Child Witness Counselling
We are proud to announce a short-term partnership with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. The partnership will enable the provision of counselling for young children living in the shelter who have witnessed or experienced abuse.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call Intake at 519-824-2431, ext. 10.
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Childhood Sexual Abuse
Are you a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse or do you know someone who is? If you are, or do, you are not alone!
You have probably noticed that sexual abuse is in the news a lot recently. Actually, it’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about women coming out and revealing what has been quietly going on behind closed doors. Those of us who have not been personally impacted now suddenly know someone who has. Sexual abuse has affected everyone, with those individuals who are marginalized and have limited access to resources most of all.
FCSSGW wants to let you know we have programs for individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. There is no fee to attend. We offer individual counselling sessions with trauma informed therapists at our offices in Guelph, Fergus and Mount Forest.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call Intake at 519-824-2431, ext. 10.
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Breaking Free
We are excited to be running the Breaking Free program for youth again. The program aims to help youth learn healthy strategies of managing emotions in an effort to prevent a continuation of the cycle of violence.
This group will be offered starting February 12, 2019 at College Heights Secondary School. There are two groups offered in conjunction, one for those identifying as boys and one for those identifying as girls.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call Intake at 519-824-2431, ext. 10.
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Male Sexual Assault
FCSSGW is able to provide counselling for individuals identifying as male who have experienced sexual assault. For a limited time, we are accepting new referrals for this program that is offered free of charge to residents of Wellington County. Space is limited.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call intake at 519-824-2431, ext. 10.
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Rural Connections: A Train the Trainer Approach to Assisting Residents of Wellington County Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
FCSSGW will work in partnership with other organizations that deliver services in rural communities of Wellington County to produce a train-the-trainer webinar for service providers in health, social service and other sectors.
The purpose of this tool is to equip all service providers to effectively identify, work with and/or refer individuals experiencing violence and abuse using interventions tailored to the realities of living in a rural context. Training will also include suggested resources such as validated screening tools and safety plans. Trained service providers will be expected to take the information back to their organizations and the webinar will be available for ongoing use.
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Shoebox Campaign
FCSSGW once again partnered with the Shoebox Project Guelph to provide shoebox gifts to women. This year, over 120 women have received shoeboxes. These shoeboxes significantly impact the lives of the women to whom they are offered; FCSSGW received a lot of positive feedback this year.
Here is one example of the campaign's positive effect:
First, she admired the stitching on the hat – she is a knitter, so was assessing the hat with
an eye that knows what to look for. She said it was very well made, and she loved the colour.
(It also looked very cute on her). Then she opened the box.
She pulled out each item and exclaimed over it – “Lemon tea! I love lemon tea, and I don’t have
any right now! A gift certificate for Tim Horton’s! Another for Walmart! These socks are perfect!”
There was a small figurine of an elephant – she said she loves elephants and elephants
are for good luck. She said that she was getting shivers opening the box, wondering how
someone could have gotten so many things that fit so well for her.
She left delighted, and this was after a session in which she told me all the things that
were not going well in her life right now.
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FCSSGW'S Mission and Vision
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Mission
To work collaboratively with the community by providing specialized
well-being resources in Guelph Wellington and
surrounding areas
Vision
Fostering well-being to create a resilient community
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FCSSGW is proud to be a "Living Wage Employer" !
Information about the living wage can be found
here:
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