Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta

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Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta Aboriginal Counseling Services Association of Alberta was co-founded in 1992.

The agency was created out of a desire to address service gaps within the Indigenous community, to provide healing through programing, group and indivdual counseling.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we're reminded that gratitude and giving thanks have been part of the Indigenous ways of lif...
10/11/2026

As Thanksgiving approaches, we're reminded that gratitude and giving thanks have been part of the Indigenous ways of life long before this holiday had a name.

For many Indigenous communities, the changing seasons and harvest are a time to acknowledge the land, the food it provides, and the people who hunt, fish, gather, grow and prepare food for our families and communities.

If you're gathering with loved ones this weekend, take a moment to appreciate where your food came from, the hands that prepared it, and the land we continue to live on.

From all of us at ACSA, we wish you a safe and meaningful Thanksgiving weekend.

💙 OILERS GIVEAWAY! We’re excited to celebrate Indigenous Celebration Night with the Edmonton Oilers on October 22nd!To c...
10/10/2026

💙 OILERS GIVEAWAY!

We’re excited to celebrate Indigenous Celebration Night with the Edmonton Oilers on October 22nd!

To celebrate, ACSA is giving one lucky winner:

🏒 2 tickets to see the Edmonton Oilers take on the Carolina Hurricanes!

Indigenous Celebration Night is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
At ACSA, community and connection are important to us, and we’re happy to share this experience with one lucky winner!

How to enter:
• Follow our page
• Like this post
• Comment below and tell us who you’d bring!
• Bonus entry for sharing to your story!

📅 Winner announced: October 20th at 12pm!

Open to everyone! We encourage our Indigenous community members, friends, and supporters to join in.

Good luck, everyone! 🧡💙

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. 💚Mental health looks different for everyone, and every person’s experiences deser...
10/10/2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. 💚

Mental health looks different for everyone, and every person’s experiences deserve to be heard and respected.

At ACSA, we recognize the importance of caring for our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being while staying connected to culture and community.

If things have been feeling heavy lately, please know you don’t have to face them alone. We’re here to listen and support you.

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Meet Brandon, one of our Registered Psychologist!Please join us in welcoming Brandon, who is from the Blood Tribe, to Ab...
10/06/2026

Meet Brandon, one of our Registered Psychologist!

Please join us in welcoming Brandon, who is from the Blood Tribe, to Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta! Brandon is now accepting adults ages 18+ for counselling covered through NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits).

Here’s a little about Brandon, in his own words:

“Hi, I’m Brandon, a Registered Psychologist at Aboriginal Counseling Services. I work with adults (18+), and I’m passionate about creating a space where people feel comfortable being themselves, feel heard and understood, and can explore what they’re going through without judgment.

My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I draw from different evidence-based approaches depending on what feels most helpful for each person. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into my work.

I support clients experiencing a range of mental health concerns, with particular areas of focus including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and emotional dysregulation. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to work alongside each client to better understand their experiences, build practical skills and coping strategies, and support them in creating meaningful change in their lives.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I hope to make that process feel approachable, supportive, and at your own pace.”

Ready to begin? Contact us to learn more about NIHB coverage and getting connected with Brandon.

Phone: 780-242-4357
Email: [email protected]

October 4 marks National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. Tomorrow...
10/03/2026

October 4 marks National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.

Tomorrow we pause- Sisters in Spirit vigils have been held for many years so that the names are spoken, families are held, and the work of justice does not sleep.

We remember the ones who should still be here. We stand with families who carry this grief every day, not only on this date, we walk with you.

If you light a candle, offer to***co, wear red, or sit in quiet prayer — do it with care. Honour is an action, not just talk.

10/02/2026

Spaces still open for our upcoming October session. Contact us today for more information

Date: October 15

10/01/2026

As we enter into October on Treaty 6 it is a good month to remember and get ready for winter. We are grateful for this land, and for the teachings that are still with us.

As the leaves are heading back to the earth, and we are in harvest season — the Migrating Moon — on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux peoples.

ACSA walks with families in counselling, culture, and community.

Kinanâskomitin.

Today we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.We remember and honour the children w...
09/30/2026

Today we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
We remember and honour the children who never came home, the families that still wait and to our survivors and communities still living with the legacy of residential schools.

We commit to truth, not only remembrance.
Yesterday, ACSA gathered at O-day’min Park for Returning to Ourselves: A Collective Healing. We are still carrying the teachings, the songs, and the strength of that circle.

With gratitude we honour Elder Tom Snow, Bobbi-Jo Starr, Tanya T, Brandon, Chantel G, and our throat singer for helping our community come together in a good way.

Reconciliation is everyday work. It lives in how we listen, how we support families, and how we walk with one another.
Every child matters. Always.

09/29/2026

Rain or shine, we’ll be at O-day’min Park today from 12:30 to 4:00 PM for Returning to Ourselves: A Collective Healing. 🧡

Come join us as we gather to honour Truth and Reconciliation. Share stories, laugh together, enjoy some food, and connect with community. There’s a place for you here.

We hope to see you soon! 🧡

09/26/2026

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Bent Arrow is hosting a community gathering to listen and reflect together. 🧡

This year’s theme is Honouring the Walk of Healing: Through Stories. We invite everyone to join us in listening to Indigenous storytellers and keynote speakers in a safe and welcoming environment. There will be performances, crafts, continental breakfast and lunch.

Wednesday, September 30th
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Bent Arrow Gymnasium (11648 85 St, Edmonton)

*There is no registration for this event.*

For more details, visit: https://bentarrow.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation-event/

Address

204-10010 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J1C4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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