DHHS OFFERS COUNSELLING SERVICES

A partnership between DHHS and H.O.P.E. Inc. brings counselling services to Deaf or hard of hearing individuals, couples or families in American Sign Language. Clients can now access fully qualified counselling services in their own language. H.O.P.E. Inc. is operated by Dee Dee Kay, a fully bilingual counsellor and interpreter well known to the Deaf community. Dee Dee is certified with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, holds membership in the Psychologists Association of Alberta and is working towards her designation as a Registered Psychologist. In addition to individual counselling, family therapy is also available as part of this service. Clients will be charged a small fee based on their annual income.

This service, provided by H.O.P.E. Inc. through DHHS, enhances the provision of much-needed mental health services for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Appointments can be made by calling or texting 403-605-9536 or by e-mail to deedeekay@shaw.ca