In-person counselling clinics have returned. Same-day sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis in Orillia (Mondays), Midland (Tuesdays) and Barrie (Wednesdays and Thursdays). Click here for details.
Virtual sessions will also continue across Simcoe Muskoka. To book a remote appointment, call 1-888-726-2503 – or access our new self-serve booking system here:
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Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) is an accredited registered charity offering professional counselling, psychotherapy and mental-wellness education. Our inclusive, affordable and accessible services are available to everyone living or working in Simcoe Muskoka regardless of age, ability, cultural or religious background, race, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Did you know that we are the only family service agency in the county that doesn’t have admission criteria related to a particular diagnosis? Thanks to your support, our clinics serve more than 3,000 clients each year. That equates to more than 17,000 hours of direct service to individuals, couples and families across our region.
Individual counselling involves sessions that are one-on-one with a clinician.
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Whether you are in a new relationship, or a long-term relationship, couples counselling can be beneficial.
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Family counselling can be beneficial in strengthening existing families or defining new families.
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Youth Counselling is for any young person, aged 12 or older who is experiencing challenges
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CFSSC currently offers a variety of groups and workshops, including the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program.
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CFSSC’s in-person and virtual counselling clinics serve all communities across Simcoe Muskoka. Walk-in Clinics have returned to Barrie, Midland (as of May 3) and Orillia.
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CFSSC’s in-person and remote counselling clinics serve all communities across Simcoe Muskoka. Walk-in Clinics have returned to Barrie, Midland (as of May 3) and Orillia.
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County is a non-profit organization offering professional counselling services and education. Our services are available to everyone living or working in Simcoe County.
To best serve Simcoe County and surrounds, we have a number of locations and service-delivery models for your convenience.
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