Counselling Program
Are you feeling stress about:
- Adapting to a Parkinson’s diagnosis?
- Workplace uncertainties?
- Sharing a diagnosis with family and friends?
- Uncertainty about the future?
- Progression of the disease?
- Depression and anxiety?
You Are Not Alone!
Individuals with Parkinson’s, their Carepartners and family members often find it helpful to talk with someone about their challenges. When you call Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, you will speak with someone who is knowledgeable about Parkinson’s and compassionate about your situation. A trained staff person will help answer your questions and provide information about resources and healthcare services in your area.
Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, through a partnership with King’s Western University Social Work program, invites you to call for FREE, short-term, confidential and non-judgemental counselling offered by social work student(s). Counselling will focus on supportive listening, identifying key concerns, processing issues, and mutual goal-setting for positive change through a solution-focused model.
*There is currently a waitlist for counselling services. Counselling is only available during the course of student placements (i.e. September to December and January to May).
If you are interested in counselling, please complete the form below and we will be in touch with you. Counselling is available at Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario office (London), by phone or online through Zoom.
Additional Mental Health & Crisis Supports:
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada-wide):
Call or text 9-8-8 (24/7, free, confidential) | 988.ca
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous support):
1-855-242-3310 (24/7) | hopeforwellness.ca
211 Ontario (Community, social, and health supports):
Dial 2-1-1 | 211ontario.ca
Seniors Safety Line (Elder abuse & support):
1-866-299-1011 (24/7)| https://eapon.ca/seniors-safety-line/
Ontario Caregiver Helpline:
1-833-416-2273 | ontariocaregiver.ca
Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone – all ages):
Text CONNECT to 686868 (24/7)