Supportive Counseling
The Supportive Counseling Program at Aboriginal Counseling Services Association of Alberta (ACSA) provide individual, one-on-one counseling for Indigenous community members seeking support, healing, and connection. Rooted in Indigenous worldviews and guided by the Seven Sacred Laws—Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth—our counseling programs offer culturally safe, trauma-informed, and client-centered care.
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This program is open to Indigenous people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Whether navigating a crisis, exploring past trauma, or seeking personal growth, clients will find a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space to be heard, supported, and empowered.
Philosophy
We recognize that healing is a deeply personal and sacred journey. Our counselors work in partnership with each client, honouring their lived experiences, strengths, and cultural identity. We believe that every person is the expert of their own story, and our role is to walk beside them—offering support, tools, and traditional knowledge that help nurture resilience and restore balance to the mind, body, spirit, and emotions.
Program Features
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One-on-One Sessions with trained professionals, including Indigenous counselors, Registered Social Workers and Psychologist, and Cultural Support Workers
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Culturally Grounded Approaches that incorporate traditional practices, ceremonies, and teachings when desired by the client
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Trauma-Informed Support designed to address the impacts of intergenerational trauma, grief, family violence, addiction, and mental health challenges
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Strengths-Based Practice that affirms the client’s capacity for growth, healing, and self-determination
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Access to Elders and Cultural Knowledge Keepers to provide spiritual guidance and traditional wisdom
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Holistic Healing Focus supporting the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of each individual.
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Funded by United Way
​COST
There is no cost for these services.