Services

Therapy Groups

Y Minds

A group for people suffering with stress or anxiety to learn coping skills in a safe environment. Intended for individuals with mild to moderate anxiety. Snacks are provided!

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Location: Sessions are in-person, located at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre.

Age: 18-30

Cost: Free

Building Healthy Relationships

Meant for couples experiencing minor to moderate levels of relationship distress interested in learning about healthy communication. Each counsellor will be paired with a couple for 8 weeks and will be providing guidance through breakout rooms.

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Location: Virtual via Zoom

Age: 16+

Cost: free

Nature Connect

A land-based recreation program involving hiking, paddle-boarding, canoeing and more. Therapeutic intentionality with a focus on forming connections and building community.

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Location: Meet at neighbourhood learning centre (CYHC)

Age: 13-18

Cost: Free

Contact: Brooke Higginbottom
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre, The Neighbourhood Learning Centre
46361 Yale Rd,
Chilliwack, BC V2P 2P8
(604) 819-4603

PRACITCUM SITES
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre (3 Locations)
Community Satellite Sites (Optional)

PRACTICUM DESCRIPTION
The CYHC offers an 8-month practicum for counseling and social work students. Practicum students will work with a diverse range of youth between the ages of 12-26. Students will work one-on-one with youth by conducting 50-minute counseling sessions. CYHC counseling is available in-person and remotely through phone and Zoom. Students will also be provided opportunities to work with groups of youth in various settings. Opportunities are available for CYHC students to provide counseling through other organizations and non-profits in Chilliwack, such as the SD33 school district. The CYHC provides training to students virtually and in-person through Bullpen supervision, weekly trainings, and workshops. Students will be presented with opportunities for career growth by engaging with and making connections in local community organizations. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and/or are based in the Fraser Valley are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOURS
It is expected that Counseling practicum students are on site a minimum of 2-3 days a week. The CYHC is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-7pm. Students are recommended to have a Class 5 BC Driver’s License (or out of province equivalent). Supervision will take place in-person through the CYHC bullpen and supervisor offices, and remotely through Zoom.

LOCATIONS

The Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC), 46361 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 2P8
Stó:lō Wellness Centre, 7201 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, Building #7
Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) Administrative Building, #100-45855 Promontory Road, Chilliwack

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should be Masters or Doctoral students in Counseling or Social Work. Applicants can fill out the application form and send their application by email to
programmanagercyhc@gmail.com
The application should include:

1. The CYHC Practicum Application Form
2. A resume or Curriculum vita
3. Two references

If you have any questions, please email programmanagercyhc@gmail.com

How does counselling at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre work?

Counsellors are available to speak with young people about a range of concerns including anxiety, fears, stress, depression, sadness, relationships with family and friend, schooling, substance use, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, eating, sleep, sexuality, unhelpful behavioural patterns, and unusual thoughts, for example.

Counselling at our locations of the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre is provided by university students from a variety of programs in counselling psychology and social work. All counselling sessions are delivered under the supervision of senior clinicians from helping agencies in Chilliwack.

A brief, solution focused counselling model is employed. This is meant to focus conversation on the immediate concerns of the person and have them leave with a short term plan. Everyone can come back as often as they want. You are not guaranteed continuity of counsellors, although on occasion this can be arranged.

Counsellors check regularly with our supervisors and if the presenting problems seems to warrant this, people are encouraged to follow up with other counselling resources or mental health resources, either through Child and Youth Mental Health, other community agencies, our doctors, paediatrician or psychiatrist. If more intensive professional supports are required, our counsellors and their supervisors will recommend them and assist with making those links.

People arriving at the Chilliwack Secondary Neighbourhood Learning Centre site will be greeted by one of our team members. We will assist you to complete the necessary paperwork and be linked with an appropriate counsellor.