Counseling Program

Our Counseling Program, delivered in partnership with Empowered Living and now in its second year, brings accessible, trauma-informed mental health support directly to residents at several Community Builders sites. Funded entirely by Hockey Helps the Homeless, the program offers both one-on-one sessions and group workshops, creating a space where residents can process trauma, build coping skills and move forward with confidence. Many participants are accessing counseling for the first time, overcoming long-standing stigma and systemic barriers to finally be heard, supported and empowered.

The program is flexible and resident-led—counselors meet people where they’re at, offering support around conflict, communication, boundaries and life transitions. Whether someone is navigating a personal crisis, reconnecting with family or simply needing a place to talk things through, the program is designed to reduce isolation and promote healing. It also supports housing stability, helps residents retain their homes and strengthens the capacity of our site teams through critical incident support and skills-based staff training.

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