Lifetalk Counselling Service operates as an independent, non-denominational counselling agency operating under the auspices of Newell Christian Counselling Society, a registered non-profit, charitable organization.
Our History
In 1986, the EID Ministerial of the area recognized the need for Master's Degree Professional Counselling in the Brooks area, and began providing service through an agency in Medicine Hat. In 1993, a registered society was established. Currently, the agency has two counselling staff providing quality, confidential counselling and seminars to persons without prejudice of race, color or creed.
OUR Fees
Lifetalk uses a sliding scale to calculate fees according to family income, with the commitment to not refuse counsel to anyone because of their inability to pay the full fee. Maximum fee will be $120 per hour for those with family incomes above $6000 per month. Subsidy is made possible by Grasslands FCSS, United Way grants, and our charitable supporters. Donations toward client subsidy can be made - click the "Donate" button in the navigation menu. For your convenience fess can be paid by E transfer to exec.director@lifetalkcounselling.ca
OUR GOVERNANCE
Lifetalk is governed by an independent Board of Directors chosen from among persons committed to providing confidential counselling to our city and surrounding area.
Our Approach
As an agency, we complement the social safety net in our community by providing counselling service for those who prefer the privacy of an independent agency.
We offer an assurance that the counselling staff will be Christian in its orientation - an orientation not necessarily shared by the client.
We cooperate with other social agencies in the Brooks community, both informally and as a member of the Brooks Child and Family Services Council.
Referrals come from other agencies, the courts, and employee benefit plans but mostly from previously satisfied clients.