What We Offer
Support for Life’s Challenges
Free Counselling Services
No Appointment Necessary
Trained Professional Counsellors
No referral is required for the Walk-In Counselling Clinic. You will be assisted, with no appointment, on a first-come, first-serve basis during our Walk-In Counselling Clinic hours. The Walk-In Counselling Clinic is open to Ontario residents within the greater Champlain region.
The Walk-in Counselling Clinic offers counselling services in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Cantonese and Mandarin at a variety of different locations. Clinic hours are available at different locations throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.
For more information or to inquire about Clinic hours and language availability, please contact The Walk-in Counselling Clinic locations below.
Who This Service Is For
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic provides immediate counselling services to individuals, couples, and families. The walk-in sessions are free to all members of the community, with no restrictions based on age or location/address and no need for an appointment.
Focusing on your strengths, we offer professional counselling services to assist with a wide variety of issues that may include, but are not limited to:
Depression Anxiety Relationship Issues Mental Health Concerns Alcohol and Drug Use Personal or Job-Related Stress Anger Management Trauma Family Conflict / Transitions |
Separation and Loss Parenting Sexuality/Intimacy Gender Identity and Gender Expression Intimate Partner Violence or Domestic Violence Sexual Abuse Adjusting to Life in Canada Self-Esteem/Self-Image Other Life Challenges/ Concerns |
What to Expect
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic offers confidential, single-session counselling services on a first come, first served basis. When clients arrive at one of our clinic locations, we aim to have them seen as quickly as possible.
Counselling sessions are approximately 1.5 hours in length. Though clients are sometimes referred to other services, in many cases a single concentrated visit is all that is required.
The focus of the session is determined by each client’s unique needs. Whether coping with a stressful situation, enquiring about services, or looking for an understanding and non-judgmental ear, our counsellors are trained to help clients address what is most important to them.
Our experienced counsellors help clients identify issues, recognize and build on their own strengths and abilities, and where appropriate help them develop strategies to address their concerns.
Locations/Contact
JFS Ottawa
Closing @ 5pm on Oct. 16
Wednesdays: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 6:30 pm)
Sundays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 3:30 pm)
Services available in:English
Somerset West CHC
Tuesdays: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm(Last walk-in session is at 5:00 pm)
Services available in:English, Mandarin
South-East Ottawa CHC
Ottawa, ON
Tuesdays: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm(Last walk-in session is at 5:00 pm)
Services available in:Arabic, English, Spanish
Family Services Ottawa
Tuesdays: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 6:30 pm)
Saturdays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 3:30 pm)
Services available in:English
Centretown CHC
Ottawa, ON
Wednesdays: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 6:30 pm)
North Renfrew Family Services
Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 4:30 pm)
Services available in:English
Renfrew County
Closed until further notice
or Telephone
Thursdays: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 4:30 pm)
Services available in:English
CFS | SFC Ottawa
Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 6:30 pm)
Fridays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 3:30 pm)
Services available in:Arabic, English, French
Inspire – Community Support Services
Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 6:30 pm)
Services available in:English
Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre
Closed Oct. 17
Emerald Plaza
Thursdays: 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm(Last walk-in session is at 6:30 pm)
Services available in:Arabic, English
For all other inquiries please contact Mirjana Pobric, Coordinator EMAIL