Same-Day Appointment Option for Community Counselling Announced
February 25, 2025
Riverside Launches Same-Day Appointment Option for
Community Counselling
Riverside
Health Care is pleased to announce a new same-day appointment option for
community counselling services. This will provide flexible and accessible
support for individuals aged 18 and older by providing a single-session
conversation, virtually or in person, with a registered therapist. This
initiative provides community members with timely access to mental health
support, underscoring Riverside’s commitment to responsive, effective care.
Same-day single-session counselling is available
on Tuesdays, with appointment booking open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on a
first-come, first-served basis. Appointments can be booked for the same day by
calling Riverside Community Counselling at 274-4807 ext. 1. A limited number of
spots are available each morning, so early booking is encouraged to ensure
access.
“This new same-day service ensures individuals can
access a therapist during the designated time, to address an issue without
having to be delayed by referral or waiting for an appointment.” says Lisa
Belluz, Manager of Mental Health & Addictions at Riverside Health Care. “We
know that for many people, timely access to mental health support can be very
effective.”
Henry
Gauthier, Riverside’s President & CEO, added, “This new initiative reflects
our dedication to community well-being and our commitment to providing
flexible, accessible mental health care options.”
Riverside
Health Care remains committed to meeting the unique needs of the communities we
serve. By adapting its programs, Riverside aims to provide accessible,
compassionate support that fosters healthier communities and meets the evolving
needs of our district.
For
further information or to book a same-day appointment, please call Riverside
Community Counseling at 274-4807 ext. 1 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesdays.
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you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis
Helpline.
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Henry Gauthier
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Riverside
Health Care
Media Reference: Kathryn Pierroz -
Communications Coordinator, Riverside Health Care, 807-274-3261 ext. 4525
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