You are in the right place! And please know that you are  not alone.

You are looking for help, what do you do now?! Follow the steps below. We have also added a video at the bottom to talk you through it.

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Please note: At any point if you need assistance please reach out via email info@reachoutsaltspring.com or outreachsaltspring@gmail.com, or phone 1 (250) 221-7243 (or provide us a number to reach you at) if you want someone to help you through the process.

Step 1: Look at the Services page to select a service and practitioner

Step 2: Reach out to the practitioner. 

  • Give your name

  • Indicate that you are calling or emailing through the #ReachOutSaltSpring program 

  • Tell them what you are interested in (e.g.  it could be that you wish to ask them more questions or that you wish to set up an initial session)

  • Indicate ways they can contact you

Please know that the practitioner you contact may have already donated their sessions for this year. We hope that you won’t be discouraged.

Step 3: If you need assistance to set up your appointment, send us an email  info@reachoutsaltspring.com and let us know how we can help you!

How do I pick a counsellor?

Looking at a list of counsellor names and choosing one can be overwhelming. Here's what to look for to make the search easier.

  1. Counsellors on #ReachOutSaltSpring write their bios and share other information,so much can be discovered by reading the bios. If you want a more humorous counsellor, look for a funny bio. If you are looking for someone more serious, look for that too. In the bios, you can also see what each counsellor specializes in e.g. 2SLGBTQI+, grief, addiction.

  2. Next, determine if the counsellors are available when you are available. Practitioners dedicate ten free sessions per year that might already be allocated  (your advocate can determine if this is the case). Ask about availability. 

You might feel uneasy as you book your appointment, but the counsellor you've selected has the job to help make you feel comfortable and safe as soon as the appointment starts.