(L-R) Counsellors Laura, Marlayne, and Jordan with Associate Director Maria (2nd from right)
Prospera Credit Union continued their support of mental health initiatives at Archway Community Services with a $35,000 donation towards the Short-Term Counselling program. Since 2023, Prospera has donated $105,000 helping provide free counselling for hundreds of clients.
“Prospera has proudly supported the vital work of Archway Community Services for many years and is pleased to continue sponsoring its Short-Term Counselling Program – a valued initiative benefiting individuals in the Fraser Valley coping with anxiety or other issues,” said Niki Jelstad, Director, Marketing and Community Engagement at Prospera. “Archway’s mission to foster community well-being and social justice aligns perfectly with our passion for building vibrant, healthy communities.”
The Short-Term Counselling program supported over 140 clients and delivered 797 counselling sessions in the last fiscal year. Counsellors help Abbotsford residents who have been impacted by anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, and other mental health issues.
“Mental health is so vitally important to us all, and through the support of Prospera we are able to help people as they work to improve their lives,” said Maria Cargnelli, Associate Director of Early Years and Counselling.
“Counselling can be costly and unattainable to many, with this funding we are able to provide free in-person counselling services and support a healthier and stronger Abbotsford.”
The short-term counselling service helps those who are ineligible for provincial support or cannot afford private services. With the help of donors like Prospera who has donated $105,000 since 2023, clients have access to a safe space—where they can receive emotional support and develop the coping strategies they need to heal and improve their overall wellbeing, without the financial strain.
One of the counselling clients shared how much the program helped her.
“I moved to Abbotsford due to losing our home of 12 years. I had no friends or community here or any idea of the services available. As a senior, I had no funds for the counselling that I sorely needed.”
“My 10 weeks with an Archway counsellor was instrumental in me gaining back my mental health and having the confidence to begin to build my own community. You have no idea how valuable and necessary the Archway counselling program is unless you yourself have been in need of it.”
To learn more about the Short-Term Counselling program, please visit Archway.ca/STC.
Donations to support mental health initiatives can be made at Archway.ca/Donate.
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“My 10 weeks with an Archway counsellor was instrumental in me gaining back my mental health and having the confidence to begin to build my own community. You have no idea how valuable and necessary the Archway counselling program is unless you yourself have been in need of it.”
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“Prospera has proudly supported the vital work of Archway Community Services for many years and is pleased to continue sponsoring its Short-Term Counselling Program – a valued initiative benefiting individuals in the Fraser Valley coping with anxiety or other issues.”
