Our Programs
At Better Life Counselling Centre (BLCC), we make mental health support accessible through a range of funded and community-based programs that remove financial and language barriers. Whether you’re a newcomer, an employee, a survivor of trauma, or recovering from an injury, you can find support that fits your situation.
Click on any of the programs below to learn more.
Private Insurance Program
Explore how BLCC supports clients with existing private insurance coverage — access multilingual, culturally-sensitive psychotherapy services through your benefit plan, with guidance on using your coverage to get the help you need.
WSIB - Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
If you’ve experienced a work-related injury or illness and are covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), BLCC makes counselling accessible at no cost — find out how to apply for psychotherapeutic support with no financial barrier.
IFHP - Interim Federal Health Program
Through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), BLCC offers free counselling services to eligible refugee claimants in Ontario — providing safe, confidential care to help navigate settlement and emotional well-being.
Affordable Counselling - Low-Cost Newcomer Counselling
Designed for newcomers (within 2 years), seniors 65+, and those without insurance coverage, this affordable program offers six sessions per year at a low rate ($60/session) in a supportive, multilingual environment.
MVA - Motor Vehicle Accident
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), BLCC provides targeted counselling support to address trauma, adjustment issues, and emotional recovery — helping you get back on your feet, mentally and emotionally.
VQRP - Victim Quick Response Program
Under the Victim Quick Response Program, BLCC offers free short-term counselling to victims of violence or tragedy — helping you process grief or trauma and move toward healing with compassionate professional support.
PAR - Partner Assault Response
The PAR program addresses issues of partner assault and relationship violence by providing therapeutic interventions focused on accountability, behaviour change and safety — for individuals mandated or voluntarily seeking change.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Through workplace benefit programs (EAPs), BLCC offers confidential, short-term counselling at no cost to the employee. Partnering with providers such as ComPsych and Workplace Options, this service helps address personal or work-related concerns efficiently.
Newcomer Mental Wellness Program
In collaboration with Culture Link, BLCC offers a short-term (4 sessions) free counselling program for newcomers and immigrants (youth 15-17 and adults) to help with settlement stress, adjustment challenges, and early-stage mental wellness.
LDEEP - Empowerment Employment Project
Funded by the Government of Canada, the LD Empowerment Employment Project (LDEEP) offers up to 10 free counselling sessions for eligible clients (new grads, career-transitioners, OW/ODSP recipients) to build confidence, communication and job-readiness skills.
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Appointments are available in person and online, or you can call us at 647-726-2999.