Our Services

Yous Matter Inc. offers a variety of services to help individuals work towards a brighter tomorrow.

  • Professionally run groups focusing on Mental health, Trauma, and Addiction.

    Contract outreach Group Facilitation available for local agencies.

  • One-on-One professional addiction counselling for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction utilizing Abstinence-Based, Harm Reduction, and MATS models.

  • Complex Trauma & Addiction Focused Educational Services for organizations looking to become Trauma-Informed and understand the complexities of Addiction and Complex Trauma to better serve their clients.

Why is counselling important?

Counselling is important because it provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to talk about their thoughts and emotions. It can help improve mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, counseling can provide tools and strategies for coping with life's challenges and improving personal growth.

What is Complex-Trauma?

Complex Trauma is a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that is sometimes referred to as C-PTSD. PTSD can occur after a single traumatic incident, where CT is a result of trauma that was experienced for an ongoing period of time or when there were multiple traumatic experiences. Traumatic events such as Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, and/or living in dangerous environments (war zones, sex trafficking, persistent harm from someone close) can cause CT.

Those with CT may suffer from feelings of worthlessness, ongoing shame and guilt, and trouble with emotional outbursts/emotional regulation. They may also find it hard to feel connected with other people and experience ongoing relationship problems, like difficulties keeping friends and partners. Individuals struggling with Addiction are often living with CT and trying to escape the symptoms it brings.

What is an Addiction?

Addiction refers to the compulsive and often harmful use of substances or engagement in activities, despite negative consequences. It is a complex and chronic condition that affects the brain and behavior, and can be difficult to overcome without proper treatment and support. Many individuals in the cycle of addiction have experienced Abuse and Trauma and the addiction in itself is a symptom of the Trauma. Addiction is used as a coping mechanism to help the individual forget painful memories and experiences and numb their feelings in order to keep going through life.