Counselling Services

Update on No-Barrier Counselling Program

CMHA Northern BC’s Northern Health–funded No-Barrier Counselling Program will pause on March 31, 2026, when the pilot funding concludes.

Over ten months, the program supported 103 clients through 519 counselling appointments and maintained a waitlist of 30 people, clearly demonstrating the need for accessible, no-barrier mental health care in northern BC. All current clients and those on the waitlist have been informed, and therapeutic protocols are in place to support people through this transition, including referrals where possible.

We remain firmly committed to mental health care for all in northern BC and are actively seeking renewed and alternative funding to continue this program. We extend our sincere thanks to Northern Health for funding this pilot and for recognizing the importance of accessible mental health care in our region.

If you have questions or need support, please contact:

Elaine Laberge

Executive Director

250 649 8222

elainelaberge@cmhanorthernbc.ca