We acknowledge that Shalom Counselling Services at 9 Avondale Ave. S., is located on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples who continue to have an unresolved interest in the lands within six miles of the Grand River. This area is known as the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Six Nations. We support efforts toward justice and reconciliation.
Our Vision
“A community of peace and wellness where all can thrive.”
Our Mission
“Shalom provides Inclusive and Accessible counselling services, supporting people to grow towards Peace and Wholeness.”
The mission of Shalom Counselling Services is helping people grow toward Peace and Wholeness through the provision of therapeutic counselling, consultation, and educational programs that integrate emotional, relational and spiritual dimensions. The services provided promote healing, growth and well-being for individuals, couples, families, groups, churches and communities. These services we aim to be inclusive and accessible for all. We do this by critically evaluating our services and by offering a sliding fee when necessary.
Our Values
Peace – We nurture peace with self, others, and God known by many names.
Excellence – We pursue excellence by implementing best practices and building partnerships that promote individual and community wellness.
Accessibility – We promote accessibility by removing barriers to ensure people can access our services.
Diversity & Inclusion – We foster diversity and inclusion, and endeavour to be ethical, anti-oppressive, welcoming, and inclusive in all aspects of our work.
Our Name
The name “Shalom” was chosen by the founders of Shalom Counselling Services. This Hebrew word means “peace,” human well-being experienced in all dimensions of life.
Our Perspective
Shalom Counselling Services Inc. exists to serve the mental and emotional, needs of the people in our communities;
The scope of services extends to individuals and families from all cultural, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds;
We honour and respect the diversity of persons, backgrounds, and beliefs within our community. We acknowledge that the mental health of vulnerable and marginalized people is impacted by oppression, including systemic racism. Please refer to our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion;
Shalom Counselling Services Inc. values Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy and is sensitive to and recognizes the importance of faith or the spiritual component of people’s lives, and Counsellors are receptive to conversations of faith and spirituality when initiated by the client in the counselling process.
Our Staff
Shalom is staffed by Masters or Doctoral level trained counsellors accredited by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Meet our staff here.
Our Board of Directors
The work of Shalom is governed by a volunteer, elected Board of Directors consisting of ten directors. The Board provides strategic leadership ensuring alignment with Shalom’s mission and vision.