The Wellness Centre offers biblically based counselling and support for men and women of any age.
We all want to live in freedom.
But many of us have experienced pain, trauma, or abuse in our pasts. These painful experiences can make us believe we’re unwanted and alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, self-injury, addiction, or an eating disorder, we can help.
Our wellness centre offers free-of-charge Christ-centred counselling and discipleship services to men and women (ages 13 and over) so that they can experience healing and transformation in their lives. In addition, we offer a variety of education & support groups for men and women in their healing journey.
We believe every individual deserves to experience true freedom and restoration in Christ. Apply to the wellness centre, a support group, or make a donation to support the work of Mercy.
Wellness Centre Process
Since 2010, Mercy has helped hundreds of men and women find hope and restoration from life-controlling issues.
1. Apply Online
After requesting an application, every individual is paired with a professional Christian counsellor from our wellness centre.
2. Weekly Counselling and Support
Individuals visit the wellness centre weekly for counselling, with an option to join group activities and life-skills training on additional days. Although every care plan is unique, most individuals receive services for 6-12 months.
3. Experience Hope and Life Transformation
Mercy Canada offers support care services for up to 1 year on a case-by-case basis after the program, continuing to support individuals as they live in health and freedom.
Christ-Centred Counselling/Discipleship and Support Care Services
At the beginning of the wellness centre program, each participant partners with a counsellor to develop unique goals for the 6-12 month program. The wellness centre follows a similar curriculum to our residential care program, helping men and women identify past trauma and find healing and restoration.
Participants have access to a variety of counselling approaches, including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), EFT (emotion-focused therapy), and family systems therapy. If the participant wishes, family counselling can also be integrated into the service plan.
Support Care Services can help men and women apply for higher education, learn about nutrition and fitness, improve their resumes and interview skills, connect with professional services, join a church, and more. Additionally, Mercy Canada offers support care services to clients as needed post program.
“From a young age, I endured physical and verbal abuse. I learned to hide my emotions inside of me but eventually, I began to have horrible anxiety attacks.
I didn’t think counselling was for me, but now I believe that life before Mercy was no life at all. At Mercy, I gave up my need for control and perfection. I used to think God was stuck with me and disappointed in me, but now I believe He has turned my tears into laughter and given me beauty for my ashes.”
Mercy Canada Graduate
Education & Support Groups
Through the Wellness Centre, we offer a variety of education & support groups for men and women in their healing journey. These groups run between 6-10 weeks online. Individuals are welcome to take one group at a time due to space and availability. Read more about the groups that we offer below or sign up here today.
*NEW* Chains to Change: A Pathway Through Addiction to Restoration & Wholeness For Men
This Christ-centred group is designed to help men find freedom from life-controlling issues and behaviours such as excessive gambling, pornography, video gaming, shopping, and social media use. This supportive and grace-filled environment offers a path toward healing through biblical wisdom, practical tools, and honest reflection. Together, we’ll explore how to overcome unhealthy patterns, strengthen our identity in Christ, and walk in renewed purpose and peace. Each session combines Scripture-based teaching, group discussion, and spiritual practices that foster lasting transformation. Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself or supporting someone who is, this group offers hope, encouragement, and a clear path forward. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
- Weekly for 8 weeks starting Friday October 3 – Friday November 21st from 7:00-8:30PM (PDT)
*NEW* Discerning & Overcoming Spiritual Abuse For Men & Women
A Christ-centred support group for those who’ve experienced spiritual abuse—whether through control, manipulation, shame, or misuse of scripture within a home or Christian setting. This group is for men & women and offers a compassionate space to process your experience, rebuild trust in God, and find healing alongside others who can relate. Together we will learn what spiritual abuse is, the diversity of its context, and the impact it has on our spiritual development and overall well-being. Through guided discussion, prayer, and encouragement, we aim to reflect the true heart of Jesus—full of grace, truth, and love. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
- Weekly for 8 weeks starting Wednesday September 17th from 6:30-8:00pm (PDT)
*NEW* Safe People For Men & Women
Have you ever said any of the following things to yourself?
- Why am I attracted to unhealthy people?
- Why do I choose people who let me down?
- How can I learn to choose healthier people, such as friends, a life partner etc.?
Character discernment is a skill that many of us lack, yet the ability to determine good character in people is one of God’s most vital ingredients for our personal and spiritual growth. A safe relationship draws us closer to God, draws us closer to others, and helps us become the authentic person God created us to be. Together we will develop the skills needed to identify safe people from unsafe ones while we learn how to become safe people ourselves and build healthy relationships.
*We have found it helpful for individuals to have engaged with the Dr. Cloud & Townsend Boundaries material prior to taking Safe People.
- Weekly for 10 weeks starting Wednesday September 24th from 6:00-7:30pm (PDT)
Anxiety Support Group For Women
Women’s Anxiety Support Group is a process group with an educational component integrating practical tools and how to invite Jesus into this struggle. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
- Ages 15+ weekly for 8 weeks – Dates to be determined 2025
Boundaries Group For Men & Women
Ever feel like your life is chaotic or out of control?
Ever feel like you often take on more than you can manage?
Ever struggle with saying “no”? Or saying “yes” when you really mean “no”?
Consider joining our Boundaries group for men & women!
Participants will learn how to set healthy limits, protect and value your resources, including time, committments, and relationships. Individuals will learn how to both set boundaries and respect other people’s boundaries while gaining practical tools for finding deeper peace and personal freedom.
- Weekly for 10 weeks starting Tuesday September 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm (PDT)
*Please note the following date changes due to statutory holidays: Tuesday September 30th moved to Wednesday October 1 from 6:00-7:30pm (PDT) and Tuesday November 11th moved to Wednesday November 12th from 6:00-7:30pm (PDT)
Emotions & You For Women
Awareness • Acceptance • Expression
This Christ-centred group for women will make space for participants to bring awareness to what emotional health looks like, by learning about concepts such as emotion regulation and emotion processing. Participants will also build acceptance of specific emotions, the purposes they serve, and the way emotions show up both physiologically and psychologically. This group is a great way to learn the healthy expression of, and tools for managing, emotions and you.
- Weekly for 6 weeks – Dates to be determined 2025
Grief Support Group For Men & Women
Grief Support Group is a process group with an educational component for men and women currently going through a grieving process, of any kind, or walking alongside a loved one that is grieving. This group will allow for space to explore the human experience of grief, and how God can meet us in our pain. It will also bring awareness to caring for yourself while grieving, as well as ways to support others in their grieving process. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
- Weekly for 6 weeks – Dates to be determined 2025
Keys to Freedom Group
Keys to Freedom is a discipleship study for people that want to go deeper in their relationship with God and discover new insights and fresh revelation. This is for YOU! Eight weeks. Seven Keys. One Study.
You will be educated, equipped, and empowered to draw closer to God and discover greater freedom in your life as you explore:
- Hearing God’s Voice
- Committing and Connecting to Christ
- Renewing Your Mind
- Healing Life’s Hurts
- Choosing to Forgive
- Breaking Generational Patterns
- Using Your Authority in Christ
- Maintaining Lifelong Freedom
For further information about the Keys to Freedom Study, click here.
- Keys to Freedom Group (Women Only) for 8 weeks starting Tuesday October 7th from 6:00-7:30pm (PDT)
- Keys to Freedom Group (Women Only) for 8 weeks starting Thursday October 9th from 3:30-5:00pm (PDT)/6:30-8:00pm (EST)
- Keys to Freedom Group (Men Only) for 8 weeks – Dates to be determined 2025
Please note that purchase of Keys to Freedom Study Guide is mandatory to complete registration. Buy here.
Parental Support Group For Men & Women
Parental Support Group is a Christ-centred process group with an educational component for parents or guardians who need support or assistance. We welcome men and women who are supporting a teen or adult child through life-controlling issues and/or mental health challenges. We will meet for weekly discussions around the concerns that impact caregivers through their journey. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor and offer both tools for the journey and exploration of your own experience.
- Weekly for 8 weeks – Dates to be determined 2025
Processing Abuse Through Story
The Processing Abuse Through Story group is both a process and psychoeducational group for women who are, or have experienced intimate partner violence. Over the duration of the group, women will uncover stories of abuse from the bible while learning key components for understanding and healing from abuse in our world today. The group will also discuss deconstructing social myths about women abuse, the power and control wheel, the equality wheel, the cycle theory of violence, learning to forgive, and how to trust oneself following abuse. This group will specifically look at male perpetrator violence towards women. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
- Weekly for 10 weeks starting Wednesday October 1st from 6:00-7:30pm (PDT)
Restoring Relationships: Finding Freedom from Codependency
The Restoring Relationships: Finding Freedom from Codependency group is both a Christ-centred process and psychoeducational group for women who have experienced or are interested in learning about codependency. This group will provide individuals with an in-depth understanding of what codependency is, and how it shows up in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Over the 8 weeks, individuals will learn about how codependency impacts self-esteem, setting boundaries, identity, caring for oneself, and relationships with self, God, and others. The group will also examine how childhood abuse and trauma in adulthood leads to codependence. Through weekly sessions and homework assignments, individuals will be challenged to learn Christ-centred practices to restore current and future relationships. The group will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
- Weekly for 8 weeks starting Tuesday October 7th from 6:30-8:00pm (PDT)