Welcome to Couch of H.O.P.E.
Healing Opportunities for People Everywhere
We provide free Mental Health Counselling Services to Nova Scotians
You are eligible if:
1) if you do not have insurance, or your insurance coverage has ended, and
2) you cannot pay out of pocket for services.
Couch of H.O.P.E. operates by appointment only, walk-ins are not accepted.
Apply to Couch of H.O.P.E Free Mental Health Counselling Services
Eligibility
You are eligible to receive services if you are receiving financial support from the Child-Youth-Family Supports, Income Assistance, Employment Support, or Disability Support.
You are eligible to receive services if you do not have insurance, your insurance does not cover mental health counselling services, or your insurance has run out.
You may be eligible to receive services if you are awaiting services elsewhere.
What to Expect:
- Taking the first step is the bravest, reach out to us by text, phone or email
- Needs and eligibility are assessed
- You are matched with a Counselling Therapist Intern
- Begin therapy
Call or Text 902-707-4414
Email: intake@couchofhope.com
The Program
We are an approved practicum site with Yorkville University and Acadia University for their Masters Level counselling students.
Our Supervisors are approved as Practicum Supervisors with each university.
At the end of their studies, counselling students are required to complete a practicum which is a set number of direct client counselling, over several months, as a requirement of completing their degree and becoming Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates in Nova Scotia.
When counselling students enter the practicum portion of their studies, they are called Counselling Therapist Interns and are highly qualified and educated.
Counselling Therapist Interns work under direct supervision of their Practicum Supervisor; interns receive weekly supervision, regular group supervision, and regular peer clinical supervision. Counselling Therapist Interns are also supported by their professors and their Practicum Coordinator.
Clients receive exceptional care; direct support from their Counselling Therapist Intern, and indirect support from the Intern’s Practicum Supervisor, Professor, Practicum Coordinator, and peer group supervision.
Sessions are 50 minutes long and can be conducted in person, via video, or by phone.
H.O.P.E
Connect Now, We're Here to Listen
We are a mental health clinic providing counselling services, we are unable to handle emergency situations.
If you are in crisis, please call your local mental health support line OR go to the closest hospital OR call 911
- The Suicide Crisis Helpline call or text 9-8-8
- The Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-429-8167
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566
- Trans LIfeline Canada 1-877-330-6366