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Monday 8am - 8pm Wednesday 8am - 8pm Thursday 8am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 3pm Sunday 9am - 3pm

Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services

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Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services

Canadian Choice Award Recipient 2026 The importance of understanding that we are not alone in the process of our own mental health.

A Clinic that provides , trauma trained therapy for first responders ( police, fire, paramedic, 911 dispatchers) , public safety, & their families and individuals over 18 years old. Admission of needing the help may not come easy, but your voice, is your open door to hope, compassion, and healing.

02/26/2026

Sometimes backing up and touching back to the basics, can aid us into understanding. Sometimes, we need a space to validate what we’re going through. Not everything requires grandiose gestures.

02/20/2026

We continue to share numbers , for anyone out there to know:

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call). Trauma TheProcessOfHealing MajorDepression AnxietyUnderTheTrauma

02/16/2026

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In & Family Day!
This past week or so has been heavy and sometimes our rawest emotions carry no words .
So sharing a space where emojis and sitting in silence is okay . When we know we are not okay, words don’t always need to be spoken. Non-verbal cues or emojis also share where you are at. It’s time we all listen.

02/14/2026

The clinic will be open on Family Day Monday February 16,2026, regular business hours.

As a former frontline worker I understand there are no pauses during any given shift, neither should access to support.

This week has been heavy for many, we continue to provide that guidance even after any tragedy.

02/09/2026

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In
We are sharing some phrases that protects our wounds and can appear we are okay. There are reasons why behind each word during and after trauma. We are often forced to learn how to protect ourselves from more harm. Trauma TheProcessOfHealing MajorDepression AnxietyUnderTheTrauma

02/06/2026

This week has been heavy for many, we also recognize that grief looks & feels different on anyone . There is no one way to grieve. We are sharing our regional, provincial and national crisis numbers for anyone who may need it . YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333. Unsafe At Home: 613-704-5535

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)

Trauma TheProcessOfHealing MajorDepression AnxietyUnderTheTrauma

02/05/2026

When someone is struggling, we are often unsure how to support as we can be afraid that saying the wrong thing can increase the struggle. We’re sharing some basic ways on what you can do without the fear.

02/02/2026

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In! Behind every mask there is space that carry blind spots. It’s in those blind spots there is a need for care, compassion, honesty, support, valued, seen and heard.

01/27/2026

We are so excited to share our new additional adventure! Continuously creating safer spaces for , and their families. PsychedelicTrainedTherapist

01/26/2026

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In!

We are sharing some basic skills on how to manage our emotions when they become dysregulated .

01/21/2026

As it’s day, we are gently reminding that you don’t have to join in the conversations . Self care requires us to provide ourselves self compassion and that may mean, looking at your window of tolerance, your spoons ( spoon theory) and your safe spaces . You are still worthy and enough whether you engage or don’t.

01/19/2026

MONDAY Mental Health Check-In:

We believe that when we share our story , it opens the idea that our words, our narrative is ours to own. It allows us to feel safe even when we’re unsure if we’re truly safe.

As it’s in the eyes of media, SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder continues to be very real. Mental Health struggles are very real. Add in polar vortex during winter months and it can feel debilitating.

Our raw emotions are difficult to explain and most times can be debilitating to feel.

Our hope is that stories like our own and yours can shed the light to those who are unsure of their own story.

It’s time to be okay with unashamed stories.

No matter what you’ve been through- WE ARE HERE.

And if we are unable to guide you, we will make sure someone can.

You are truly not alone. TraumaRecovery

Address

430 Hazeldean Road Suite 216
Ottawa, ON
K2L1T9

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Website

https://embracingempowerment.com/

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The importance of understanding that we are not alone in the process of our own mental health. Admission of needing the help may not come easy, but your voice, is your open door to hope, compassion, and healing. With our 20 years of experience in Mental Health,and working with individuals and families, whether in Frontline or the general public, we believe that lending a hand, a listening ear and a compassionate heart sends a very powerful message - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We continue to provide many forms of therapy for a variety of Mental Health challenges. We are now introducing An Online ETherapy, a secured PHIPA(HIPAA) platform where connecting with a Mental Health Professional, in comforts of your own environment. With no wait times, Our Free 30 Minute Mental Health consults, Online Registration, Scheduling and Quick Assessment Questionnaire are at your fingertips!

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