Government programs

Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

Who it’s for: Refugees with an active IFHP file.
What’s covered: Counselling for mental health concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.
What we need from you: Your UCI number so our team can bill IFHP directly.

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) – First Nations & Inuit

Who it’s for: Eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
What’s covered: Up to 22 hours of counselling per year, with the possibility of additional sessions approved on a case-by-case basis.
Billing: Counselling for All bills NIHB directly; no out-of-pocket payment required.

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) – BC

Who it’s for: First Nations clients in British Columbia.
What’s covered: Counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, couple and family challenges, stress, chronic health concerns, and addiction-related issues, often up to 22 hours per year with possible extensions.
Billing: We bill FNHA directly when sessions are approved.

SAJE – BC Ministry of Children & Family Development

Who it’s for: Young adults aged 19–26 who have experience in government care.
What’s covered: Up to $1,500 per year for counselling and mental health support.
How we help: Our team can walk you through eligibility, application steps, and how to use your funding for counselling at Counselling for All.

Insurance plans & third-party funders

Many extended health and specialized plans recognize the counsellors at Counselling for All, including:

• Blue Cross
• Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
• Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
• Criminal Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)
• Other extended health benefits that cover registered social workers, counsellors, or psychotherapists

If your plan isn’t listed here, please contact us. In many cases, we can still coordinate coverage or provide receipts for reimbursement.

Employee & Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs)

Some workplaces offer confidential, short-term counselling through an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

• Who it’s for: Employees and their eligible family members
• What’s covered: Short-term, solution-focused counselling and coaching for mental health, work stress, relationships, grief, and more
• Billing: When we are an approved provider for your EFAP, we bill the program directly so you can access support quickly and confidentially.

If you’re not sure whether your workplace has an EFAP, you can ask your HR department or benefits provider.

ICBC and accident-related coverage (BC only)

If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, you may qualify for counselling through ICBC:

• Counselling or psychotherapy related to accident-related trauma, anxiety, or depression
• Coverage and number of sessions depend on your individual claim and ICBC’s approval
• Our intake team will ask for your claim number and any relevant documents so we can confirm what’s covered before you begin.