Men’s Counselling Link - Thunder Bay Counselling

Support for men in Ontario seeking help with stress, conflict, or personal challenges.

Men’s Counselling Link is a free, confidential service available through 211 Ontario.

It provides men with access to professional counselling, offering support for those experiencing stress, relationship conflict, harmful behaviours, or personal challenges. The service connects callers to trained counsellors through Family Service Ontario agencies, either virtually or in person.

Men’s Counselling Link also benefits from 211 Ontario’s wider network. When helpful, Navigators can connect men to other community supports, such as financial help, employment supports, housing resources, or family services. To ease stress and help stabilize day-to-day challenges.

Learn More at 211ontario.ca

Who is this service for?

Men’s Counselling Link is for men in Ontario who:

Feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, or family pressures
Want to improve their relationships or break harmful patterns
Are concerned about conflict at home, or emotional control
Are unsure where to turn but want to make a positive change
This service is designed to support men at any stage, whether they are seeking early help or facing escalating challenges.

How the service works

When you dial 211 and ask for Men’s Counselling Link:

A 211 Navigator will listen and connect you to support.
You may be referred to a counselling session with a trained professional.
Counselling is offered as a single, full session. If needed, you may be guided to further resources or services.

Support is available by phone or, where possible, in person.

Confidentiality and Privacy

Men’s Counselling Link is confidential.

What you share remains private between you and the counsellor, unless there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others. The service is not anonymous, but it is designed to offer a safe, respectful space without judgment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Yes. There is no cost to dial 211 or access counselling through Men’s Counselling Link.

Do I need to know what to say?

No. You do not need to have the right words; support staff will guide you through the conversation.

How quickly can I speak to someone?

Immediately. If urgent, you can speak with a professional right away.

What happens after my session?

After your counselling session, you’ll leave with a plan tailored to your situation. Some men feel one session is enough. Others may be referred to additional community or agency-based programs if more support would be helpful. You stay in control of what comes next.

Men’s Counselling Link itself is free.

If you choose to access ongoing community or fee-based programs, those services may have their own costs. Your counsellor will explain all options so you can decide what works best for you.

Can I choose virtual or in-person support?

Yes. Counselling is available virtually or in person through Family Service Ontario agencies.

Get Support

Dial 2-1-1 and ask for Men’s Counselling Link.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

You do not need a referral. One call can connect you to support.

About the Program and Partners

Men’s Counselling Link is delivered through 211 Ontario, in partnership with Family Service Ontario.

The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, under the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

Through this partnership, men across Ontario have access to free, confidential counselling and community supports aimed at early intervention, prevention, and stronger family outcomes.