YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELLING IN GOLD RIVER AND TAHSIS
Professional support close to home.
In Gold River and Tahsis, we provide local counselling for young people and their families. Individual sessions, family support, and practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, substance use, and family relationships.
Counselling in your community.
Gold River Youth & Family Counselling provides individual counselling for youth, support for parents and caregivers, and practical strategies for managing mental health and substance use concerns. Sessions can happen in the office, at school, or outside if that feels more comfortable. The service is voluntary, confidential, and free.
Email: CommunityProgramsCR@jhsni.bc.ca
Cell: 250-203-5863
The Program
Counselling for youth and families in Gold River and Tahsis.
Gold River Youth & Family Counselling
Individual counselling: One-to-one support for youth managing mental health or substance use concerns.
Family support: Guidance for parents and caregivers to improve relationships at home.
Flexible meetings: Options to meet in the office, at school, or outdoors (walk-and-talk).
Practical strategies: Tools to manage anxiety, navigate stress, and build coping skills.
Substance use support: Confidential space to explore substance use.
Confidential care: A safe environment to talk without judgment.
Locations: Gold River, Tahsis (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Eligibility
Gold River Youth & Family Counselling is open to:
Youth in Gold River and Tahsis.
Families needing support with relationships, mental health, or substance use.
Anyone who wants to talk to a local counsellor.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold River Youth & Family Counselling in Gold River and Tahsis.
It varies. Many people find it helpful to start with weekly sessions, then move to once every two weeks as things improve.
A standard counselling session lasts 50 minutes.
Yes. If the weather is good, sessions can happen outside if that makes you more comfortable.
For your first appointment, ask your school counsellor or teacher to call your counsellor, email us and ask to set up an appointment: CommunityProgramsCR@jhsni.bc.ca, or stop your counsellor in the hallway at school if you’re comfortable with that.
No. Services are free of charge.
The first appointment is usually getting to know each other, learning how counselling could help, and the counsellor hearing your story. The goal is to make you feel comfortable enough to talk about what is on your mind.
Yes. Counselling is confidential unless there is a concern about safety.
OUR IMPACT
“I really want to keep seeing you, you’ve made such a big difference in my life. I’m all by myself at home so I look forward to coming to see you.”
– Youth Client