A global pandemic over the last two and a half years has highlighted the importance of both physical and mental health in our community. The strain of COVID-19 has weighed heavily on everyone, especially our front line workers who continued to show up each and every day for our benefit. While many of us had the opportunity to earn money from the comfort of our homes, they remained in high risk positions to serve our community.
From services in the grocery stores to our favourite coffee shops, our essential workers have continuously showed up, especially at times when we needed them the most. Even with all their hard work and labour, many lack the financial resources and support to obtain counselling from a mental health professional. For people who need the support the most, finances act as a barricade, preventing them from getting the help they need. When bills need to be paid, it's easy to move mental health to the bottom of the priority list.
What are we doing to help?
Jennifer Berard and Associates (JBA) believes in the importance of improving access to mental health support. With an incentive to promote the education of mental health and to give back to society, JBA is releasing affordable psychotherapy sessions with a clinical social worker and supervised Master’s student. We are targeting front line workers who otherwise may not be able to afford it, while promoting the education of future mental health professionals. Counselling is usually $200 per session. However, with this new initiative we will be releasing an eight session package for $200, or $25 per session.
Who can access this service?
While we are primarily targeting front-line workers, we are also opening up this service to stay-home parents, independent contractors and individuals without health insurance. We aim to extend our help where it is needed most. If you are unsure if you qualify to receive the discounted session, contact us to inquire.
Our goal
This program has a dual purpose. JBA is nurturing mental health professionals through the next step in their career while at the same time, providing an essential service at an accessible price point for those who need it most.
The more mental health professionals we have, the more help and support is available when you need it. Our clients will receive exceptional counselling from Cassandra, a registered social worker. With extended years of experience, she will be completing her clinical experience for her Master’s in Clinical Social Work through this campaign.
Purchasing your counselling package
This offer is only available for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis. We have ten packages available. Click here to purchase.