Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Professional Mental Health Services Across Canada
Shalem Mental Health Network has been dedicated to restoring hope in individuals, organizations, and communities since 1963. Our biblically-informed approach combines professional counseling, restorative practices, education, and community programs to address mental health and wellbeing. Guided by values of hope, inclusion, and professionalism, we serve diverse populations through individual, couple, and family therapy, attachment-focused treatments, and creative therapies like art and music therapy. Our team of experienced clinicians and community partners work collaboratively to address issues such as trauma, addiction, anxiety, and relationship challenges. We prioritize accessibility through flexible appointment options, including in-person and online sessions across Canada.As a charitable organization, we ensure financial barriers do not prevent access to care, offering services on a fee-for-service basis with support for those in need. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion shapes our practice, ensuring safe spaces for all clients regardless of background or faith. Through research, training, and community partnerships, we continually advance best practices in mental health care. Our impact extends beyond direct services to include professional development programs, student placements, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen the broader mental health ecosystem.
Services
Individual Counselling
Family Therapy
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Attachment Programs
Restorative Practices
Clinical Supervision
Community Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer biblically-informed counseling integrated with evidence-based practices since 1963
- Our team includes registered psychotherapists, social workers, and specialized art/music therapists
- We provide accessible care through flexible in-person and online appointments nationwide
- Our attachment-focused therapies address complex trauma and family relationship challenges
- We maintain a Centre of Excellence for mental health research and professional development
What people say
Compassionate staff
Effective trauma therapy
Accessible services
Professional expertise
Safe environment
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counseling services address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Clients work one-on-one with registered therapists to develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth. Sessions typically last 50 minutes with flexible scheduling options available.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts within households. Our clinicians use systemic approaches to address intergenerational trauma and strengthen family bonds through structured weekly sessions.
Art Therapy
Art therapy provides non-verbal expression through visual mediums for clients processing complex emotions. No artistic experience required - sessions focus on therapeutic benefits rather than technical skill development.
Attachment Programs
Specialized attachment programs use Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy to repair relational trauma in families. Clinicians help caregivers develop nurturing bonds with children affected by early life adversity.
Restorative Practices
Restorative practices facilitate healing dialogues in organizational and community settings. Our certified facilitators implement circles and conferences to address harm and rebuild trust.
People
Jennifer Bowen
Executive Director
M.Div, RMFT, RP with 20+ years in marriage and family therapy. Led Shalem's counseling program since 2009, specializing in team building and community partnerships.
Karen Cornies
Board Chair
Executive Director at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp with 30 years working with youth mental health. Experienced nonprofit leader guiding Shalem's governance since 2013.
Dr. Susan Winter Fledderus
Psychotherapist
M.Ed, RP, RSW, RMFT-SM with expertise in emotion-focused therapy. Supervises clinicians and provides trauma-informed care using narrative and solution-focused approaches.
Questions
How do I schedule a counseling appointment?
Call 905.528.0353 (Hamilton) or 1.866.347.0041 (Canada-wide) during business hours to connect with our intake team.
What mental health issues do you address?
We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and family dynamics through specialized therapeutic approaches.
Are services available outside Hamilton?
Yes, we offer counseling in Barrie, Halifax, and virtual sessions across Canada through secure online platforms.
What payment options exist?
We operate on a fee-for-service model with sliding scale options available to ensure financial barriers don't prevent care access.
Do you accept insurance?
Clients receive receipts for direct billing to private insurance plans. We don't bill insurers directly.
Reviews (3)
Cheryl Knetsch
Mar 28, 2021
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That they are very caring. They also have financial assistance through various churches for the first six weeks.
Elske Eybergen
Jan 16, 2019
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Shalem offers to workplace environments, Restorative practice. As an employee I am grateful to work in an restorative culture and work environment. Having worked in unionized, non-unionized and soul destroying work environments throughout my over 40 year career, I am truly grateful. Check out our website and read further.
Mitch Ray-Borsc
Mar 02, 2016
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Amazing service that provides compassionate and dedicated staff who actually care about peoples lives and well being.
