Immigrant & Newcomers Resources

If you are looking for online therapy and counselling as a newcomer or immigrant, MHC Counselling Therapy provides professional, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed mental health support tailored to your needs. Our licensed therapist helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges while you settle into life in Canada. We also support international and local students navigating mental health, academic pressures, and social adaptation. With confidential online sessions, you can access compassionate counselling from anywhere in Halifax, Ottawa, or across Canada.

If you’re looking for personalized support, we offer online therapy in Canada. Learn more or book your first session here

Halifax Nova Scotia Health – Mental Health and Addictions Services Offers a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167 for immediate support. Website: mha.nshealth.ca

Halifax Newcomer Health Clinic Provides preventative health and primary medical services for government-assisted refugees, privately sponsored refugees, and refugee claimants.

Ottawa Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) Offers clinical counselling to culturally diverse clients, specializing in assisting survivors of war, torture, trauma, political persecution, and imprisonment. Website: ociso.org

Ottawa Shepherds of Good Hope Provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, and community services, including mental health support, for vulnerable populations. Website: sghottawa.com