Funding & Covered Counselling Options
These options may be fully or partially covered, depending on your situation:
HealthLink BC (Call 811)
- - Free support to help you navigate services
- - Can connect you to publicly funded programs
Island Health – Mental Health & Substance Use Services
- Victoria, BC
- - Public mental health services (free)
- - Includes counselling, groups, and referrals
Foundry (for youth ages 12–24)
- - Free mental health support, counselling, and drop-in services
- - Locations across BC + virtual options
Autism Funding (for eligible families)
- - Can be used toward counselling services in some clinics
Extended Health Benefits (if you have them)
- - Many plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Social Workers (RSW), or Psychologists
- - Coverage often ranges from $300–$1500+ per year
Workplace Benefits / EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance Programs)
- - Short-term counselling (often 3–8 sessions)
- - Free through many employers