Walk In Counselling (WIC) Advisory Council Member

Registration is required
Tuesday and Wednesday | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This service is offered in-person and virtually
815 Danforth Ave. , Toronto, ON

About the position

The Walk-In Counselling (WIC) program operates on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.  The service offers free, same-day access to high-quality mental health support both in person and virtually.  The service is open to everyone- no appointment necessary, and no restrictions based on age or address. Each session is approached as a distinct therapeutic encounter, though clients can return for subsequent sessions. The approach is competency-based and informed by Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

 

Reponsabilities

The Advisory Council provides an opportunity for members to work together to improve the WIC through program evaluation, outreach, and increased advocacy capacity.

Members can support the WIC by:

  • Ensuring the program continues to support both clients, volunteers and clinicians
  • Identifying areas for improvement and proposing changes
  • Increasing inclusivity, diversity and transparency
  • Supporting knowledge sharing to encourage accountability and learning
  • Building advocacy and education capacity in the program and community

 

You must be

16 years old or older

 

What you bring to the team

  • Good understanding/lived or living experience/training in mental health, mental health services, social services etc.
  • Representative of diversity and community
  • Dedication and commitment to having a nonjudgmental and safe space
  • Awareness and understanding of the barriers that may be faced by individuals in the mental health sector
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Knowledge of issues relating to mental health faced by youth is an asset
  • Marketing and non-profit funding experience is an asset
  • Policy experience and program evaluation is an asset
  • Knowledge and/or fluency in another language is an asset

 

Shift hours

Tuesday and Wednesday | 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Commitment

  • Monthly meetings for 3 months; meetings every two months for the subsequent 9 months = 1 year commitment (minimum)
  • Additional responsibilities and projects may be outside of meeting times (approximately 5 hours per month of independent work)

 

Screening requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Interview
  • Reference Check

 

Training

Orientation Training Provided by the Program

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