Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
The Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing is a Canadian nonprofit organization offering professional counselling and community programs to individuals, families, and groups. Registered under Business Number 133779967RR0001, it operates in North Bay, Ontario, with a focus on inclusive, anti-oppressive services aligned with values of equity, self-determination, and community integration[^1^][^2^].

Services

The organization provides a range of programs addressing mental health, addiction, and social support needs:

• Addiction services: Includes drug and alcohol assessments, group counselling, and specialized programs for Indigenous communities and youth in schools across North Bay, West Nipissing, and Mattawa[^4^][^5^].
• Walk-In/Call-In Clinic: Offers single-session therapy for issues such as stress, trauma, grief, and domestic violence, available through drop-in or phone registration[^3^][^5^].
• Problem gambling treatment: Assessments, counselling, and referrals for individuals and families affected by gambling addiction[^4^].
• Development services: Advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities to promote community living and independence[^1^][^5^].
• Specialized trauma support: Includes sexual assault and domestic violence counselling, as well as services for survivors of historical abuse[^2^].

Programs

• Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP): Accessible referral-based mental health support[^1^].
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Workplace-focused counselling services[^1^].
• Men’s Sexual Abuse Services: Trauma-informed care for male survivors[^2^].

Operations

The centre employs brief solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing techniques[^3^]. While not a crisis service, it collaborates with local health networks to connect clients to emergency resources when needed[^3^]. Its Walk-In Clinic operates weekly, with seasonal adjustments to hours[^3^].

Governance and Vision

As a non-profit, the organization emphasizes accessibility and community-driven care, prioritizing marginalized populations through tailored programs[^1^][^5^]. It holds accreditation and partners with regional health initiatives to expand service reach[^5^].