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Chilliwack Youth Health Centre - Counselling for Youth and Young Adults

Healthcare Providers, Mental Health - Adult, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Services for Youth

Provided by Chilliwack Youth Health Centre (CYHC)

Offers free, confidential in-person and virtual counselling services for youth aged 12–26 through a low-barrier drop-in service, with no referral required.

Counsellors at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre (CYHC) are available to support young people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, fears, stress, depression, sadness, family and friend relationships, school, substance use, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, eating, sleep, sexuality, unhelpful behavioural patterns, and unusual thoughts.

Counselling services at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre are provided by university students studying counselling psychology and social work. All sessions are supervised by senior clinicians from local helping agencies in Chilliwack. A referral is not required. Services are free and confidential, and drop-ins are welcome - no appointments needed for counselling or medical support. Counselling services are available either in-person or virtually. Locations include:

Neighbourhood Learning Centre:

Counselling in-Person & Virtual: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:00pm – 7:00pm (last drop-in time 5:30pm)
Medical Face-to-Face: Tuesdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm (last drop-in 4:30pm)

Stó:lō Wellness Centre:

Counselling in Person & Virtual: Thursday 1:00pm – 7:00pm (last drop-in 5:30pm)
Medical Face-to-Face: Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm (by appointment only until 4:30pm)

Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) - Administrative Building:

Counselling in Person & Virtual: Tuesdays 3:00pm – 7:00pm (last drop-in 6:00pm)
Note: CYHC services at Ch’íyáqtel are on pause until further notice.

Therapy Groups available include:

YMind: A free, seven-week in-person group for youth aged 18–30 experiencing mild to moderate stress or anxiety. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness, the program builds coping skills, supports wellbeing, and fosters connection in a safe environment. Sessions are in-person, located at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Snacks will be provided.
Building Healthy Relationships: A free, eight-week virtual program for couples aged 16+ experiencing mild to moderate relationship distress. This program offers skills and guidance on fostering healthy and successful relationships. Each couple is paired with a counsellor for eight weeks, receiving guidance through virtual breakout rooms to develop healthy communication skills, strengthen emotional intelligence, and build healthier relationships. Sessions are virtual through Zoom.
Nature Connect: A free, land-based recreation program for youth ages 13–18 involving hiking, paddle-boarding, canoeing and more. Therapeutic intentionality with a focus on forming connections and building community. Meet at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CYHC).