About Us
Ubuntu Counselling Centre
Together We Succeed.
Ubuntu is an African word for “human kindness” and is rooted in humanist African philosophy, where the idea of community is one of the building blocks of society.
Ubuntu embraces the essential human virtues of compassion, warmth, openness, inclusiveness, diversity, personal dignity and inner goodness inherent in human beings. This forms the guiding principles of Ubuntu Counselling Centre (UCC) with programming to address some of the challenges that confront our community. Ubuntu strives to create a safe, caring, supportive, and inclusive environment that embraces the rich cultural diversity of our community and enhances the well-being of every individual that comes through the Ubuntu Counselling Centre.
Not everyone has the access to mental health support and services that’s right for them. We are working hard to make sure this is not the case. Throughout our history, we have supported people facing multiple forms of discrimination, such as discrimination because of their mental health problems as well as their ethnicity, race, religion, sexuality or disability. UCC is built to eliminate difficulties individuals face in accessing culturally relevant services in the Windsor-Essex Region. We are driven by the Ubuntu philosophy – the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. With both individual and group clinical service offerings, UCC wellness can provide you, your family, your company, your school, and our community with an array of healing and support through our mindful and authentic approach.
UCC is welcoming
and open to all.
Not everyone has the access to mental health support and services that’s right for them. We are working hard to make sure this is not the case.
We support individuals struggling with their Mental well being, experiencing relationship difficulties and family conflict.
We also recognize that people experience stigma relating to mental health issues as well as multiple forms of discriminations relating to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability.
Our Vision
Our vision is to promote a community where people are connected to one another, live better, and keep well.
Mission
Our mission is to provide effective client-centred counselling services for residents of Windsor-Essex county by harnessing individual strengths while respecting diversity.
Our Values
Confidentiality
We strive to provide a non-judgmental and confidential environment in which clients feel safe and secure.
Meaningful Connection
We provide a safe space where clients are seen and heard in a culturally sensitive approach.
Healthy Wholeness
We spare no effort to empower our clients to achieve holistic health; emotional, physical, mental and spiritual fulfillment.
Championing Strengths
As one’s strengths, talents, and hopes are uncovered and celebrated, clients are inspired and encouraged to live out new lifestyles and share the Ubuntu experience.
Ubuntu Counselling Centre received funding from the Employment and Social Development Canada Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.