Who We Are
For over 61 years, the Centre has been committed to providing compassionate, professional, and affordable mental health services to Calgarians of all ages and backgrounds from as young as 3 to 89+. We operate on a sliding fee scale, providing financial subsidies to those who would not be able to afford services. We haven’t had a waitlist for over 19 years, so those who need help can access it when they need it – no one is turned away. CCC also offers group programs which provide individuals with the support they need to work through emotional struggles in a safe and secure environment surrounded by others experiencing similar challenges. Each program is carefully researched and designed to support and complement individual counselling.
In recent years, our community has experienced one challenge after another. Some of these include a global pandemic, devastating wildfires, record setting inflation, food and housing affordability issues and political tensions. From children to seniors – and especially those already vulnerable or marginalized – these challenges have taken a great toll on mental health.
Our Priority Needs in 2024:
1. Financial subsidies for clients: In 2023, 55% of our 7,689 clients received subsidies due to their financial circumstances; with the largest client group paying only $8 per counselling session. Youth ages 3-24 were particularly in need, with nearly 70% requiring subsidies. Each increment of $5,000 provides 100 counselling sessions for the most vulnerable clients in Calgary and area who could otherwise not afford it.
2. Resident Training Bursary: Annually 20+ postgraduates spend a 12-month Residency with us to further their knowledge, skills and contribute to their professional requirements while developing their practice in outcomes-based counselling approaches. A twofold benefit: direct client support today and advanced counsellor expertise in the community tomorrow. $40,000 would provide one Resident with an education bursary to support their training and work with us over the 12-month period.
3. Matching Funds Request: We seek to match a $30,000 grant from the Government of Alberta Community Initiatives Program (CIP) towards an upgrade project to cover the replacement purchase and set up of 10 Chromebooks, 20 PC’s and 15 each of monitors, webcams and headsets.
Thanks to the Auxilium Foundation, donations made in 2024 will be matched up to $100,000, doubling your impact and helping to meet the growing need for counselling services in our community.