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Counselling subsidy

The cost of counselling services can be a barrier for many individuals and families. You may qualify for a counselling subsidy that helps low-income residents access counselling services.

Counselling is provided in partnership with: 

There are counselling services available in Leduc, Calmar, Beaumont, Edmonton, and at rural locations. Virtual and telephone counselling options are also available.

Counselling subsidy eligibility

To qualify for a counselling subsidy, you must:

  • be a resident of Leduc County, Calmar, Thorsby or Warburg
  • not have access to an employee or health benefit plan that covers the cost of counselling
  • have a family income of less than $75,000 per year

Once your intake is complete and your subsidy has been approved, you will be referred to one of the above-listed clinics for counselling services. 

Eligible households can choose from the following free options:
  • Three sessions per individual*
  • Six sessions per couple
  • Nine sessions per family

*If individuals prefer to attend group sessions with other participants, seven sessions will be allotted.

Sessions must be used within six months or they will expire.

While offering free counselling sessions reduces the financial burdens for individuals and families, the number of free sessions is quite limited. This counselling subsidy program is meant to provide short-term, skill-based preventative services. We would be happy to refer you to different resources if your needs are more long-term or intensive. We can also support you in creating a financial plan to afford the cost of additional sessions if needed.

Other options
If your household income is too high to qualify and you don’t have health benefits that cover the cost, there are pay-what-you-can and free options.

Pay what you can options
  • Rapid Access Counselling offers telephone and online sessions at rates you can afford. Learn more.
  • Counselling Alberta is a new partnership between the Government of Alberta and Calgary Counselling Centre to provide effective and affordable counselling to all Albertans.
Free options
  • Free single session virtual counselling is a service for caregivers with children under the age of 18 in the home or for youth and children under 18 (with their guardians' consent).
  • AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network is a free service to assist farmers or those who work with farmers to find available mental wellness resources in their area from a counsellor who understands farming. 

Apply for the counselling subsidy

Questions or need help filling out the form? Call us at 780-955-6421 if you'd like to apply for the Leduc County counselling subsidy.

Short-term preventative counselling supports people who are struggling with common, everyday issues. Some reasons or issues that people seek counselling for include:

  • relationship issues
  • communication issues
  • marriage preparation
  • parenting support
  • goal setting or skill building
  • mental health issues
  • stress

2025 FCSS Counselling Subsidy Program

Please note the following requirements for eligibility before filling out the form:

  • Must be a resident of Leduc County (includes New Sarepta, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg
    • City of Leduc residents are ineligible and should call 780-980-7109
    • If you are ineligible, please call 211 to find a resource in your area
  • Must not have access to an employee or health benefit plan that covers the cost of counselling
  • Household income is less than $75,000 per year (line 15000 of your most recent tax return or current income, if it is lower)

If you are ineligible for the program, consider asking your counselling clinic if they can offer a sliding fee scale. This can help your benefits last longer or ensure the rate is manageable.

Please note: only applicants who qualify for the program will receive a response. If you don't meet the requirements above, please do not submit the form. 

Your personal information is collected by Leduc County under the authority of section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used for the purposes for which it is collected. Questions concerning the collection and use of this information can be directed to Leduc County’s FOIP coordinator at FOIP@leduc-county.com.

Physical (street) address

What is your physical (street) address? For rural residents, this is your blue sign address.

City of Leduc residents are ineligible and should call 780-980-7109.
Anyone else please call 211 to find local resources.

If yes, you do not qualify for the counselling subsidy. Consider asking your counselling clinic if they have a sliding fee scale to ensure your benefits last as long as possible.

You do not qualify if your household income is more than $75,000 per year. Many clinics have sliding fee scales. Consider finding a clinic that has a rate you can work with.

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