One-on-one Counselling

About the Program

SNIWWOC has partnered with The United Way of British Columbia’s Racist Incident Helpline to provide free one-on-one counselling sessions to  BIPOC women experiencing racialized trauma in BC.

We believe all women of colour should have access to experienced therapists, regardless of their ability to pay. Our mental health services are offered free of charge. 

Therapy sessions cost an average of $100 – $150 per session, and free counselling wait times can be as long as two years. This is a service that our community members have requested and we’re excited to provide it!

Join our program today to be paired with one of SNIWWOC’s registered BIPOC therapists (click for bios) to start your journey in healing your racialized trauma. 

Eligibility

1. Women Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour including transgender and two-spirit community members who are 18 years old or above.

2. Experiencing or, Has Had Experienced Racialized Trauma.

3. Resident of British Columbia.

Steps

1. You must call the Racist Incident Helpline at 1-833-457-5463

2. Ask the Helpline to connect you with a therapist from The Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour (SNIWWOC).

3.  Receive an email from SNIWWOC

4. One of our therapists will reach out to you to sign up for a phone consultation.

5. After the phone consultation, your therapist will schedule an appointment. *Please note: we will not cover cancellation and/or no-show fees.

6. Fill out the feedback surveys sent via email from SNIWWOC. This includes a 4 week, 8 week, and 12 week check in.

Our Team

We are an interdisciplinary team of women dedicated to improving the health of racialized women across Canada. We are the community that we serve.

Additional Information

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This program is possible thanks to generous funding from The United Way British Columbia.

FReQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

This program is delivered in-person and virtually. For any in-person appointments, please review our COVID-19 protocols

LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION

One-on-One Counselling
Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour
Service location will be shared confidentially via email once your appointment is confirmed.
Phone: 250-277-2545
Hours of Service: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (by appointment only)