Stratford residents in need of immediate mental health support can now access free walk-in counselling at Stratford General Hospital. The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is teaming up with area health and addiction organizations to offer the Single Session Counseling Program, removing the usual barriers of referrals and scheduled appointments.
Sessions run every Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Special Services Unit building at Stratford General Hospital. The service is open to anyone ages 16 and up, and no appointment is needed. People dealing with stress, anxiety, or addiction concerns can simply walk in for a single session of compassionate support.
Rodney Phillips, HPHA Manager of Outpatient Mental Health, says the program is about ensuring nobody has to wait for help. He explained that through the collective efforts of mental health and addiction organizations across Huron and Perth, the Single Session Counseling Program offers immediate access to compassionate support.
The initiative brings together several partners, including the Huron Health System, the Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth, and Medavie Mobile Mental Health. This collaborative approach reflects a broader expansion of walk-in counselling services across Huron and Perth counties, aimed at filling the gap between crisis response and longer-term therapy.
