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ROOTED IN EMPATHY,<\/h1>\n

COMPASSION AND HOPE<\/h1>\n

Oak Counselling Services Society is committed to improving<\/span><\/p>\n

the emotional health and well-being of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Oak Counselling Services Society is committed to providing affordable low-cost, professional
counselling to improve the emotional health and well-being of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OUR APPROACH<\/span><\/h3>\n

<\/span><\/span>Oak Counselling provides affordable, direct, person-centred counselling services for up to a year for non-crisis needs. Our volunteers of professional counsellors and support teams deliver our program in a respectful, compassionate and inclusive environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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REQUESTING OUR SERVICES<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span>Oak accepts self-referrals as well as referrals from health professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>\u201cMy experience at Oak Counselling has been one of the most positive therapy experiences I\u2019ve had to date. I\u2019m filled with appreciation and gratitude for the staff at Oak and for having this service available to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>TRANSFORMING LIVES WITH COMPASSION\u2014 YOU CAN HELP<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span>Your donation of $25, $50, $100 or $250 goes directly to providing services in our community<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Helping find appropriate
counselling services<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Matching individuals with a volunteer,
professional counsellor<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Facilitating group
counselling sessions<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Supporting on-going professional
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<\/span>Special thanks to our community<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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