Leverage U
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Niagara Region
Description	Leverage U provides group and individual coaching in Anger Solutions. One-to-one coaching/counseling services for adults aged 18+ are provided in 15 one-hour sessions. Group programs run between 6 and 8 weeks depending on demand.    Individual and family counselling is also now available for anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, marital problems, parenting, self esteem, eating disorders, and post MVA recovery. Counselling services are provided under clinical supervision.    Specialized services are available for youth aged 9-13 (Anger Solutions for Kids); and aged 14-18 (Anger Solutions for Youth). This program addresses issues such as violence, school bullying, coping with divorce/separation, taking responsibility for one's behaviour, probation orders, attendance programming, diversion, and developing decision making models to effect more positive outcomes.
Supplementary Description	Speaker services are also available for schools and agencies looking for expert information on anger, bullying and stress. We also are the single source for Anger Solutions training for counsellors and service providers in the Golden Horseshoe.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm * Evening classes and individual counselling appointments (limited availability) are also available
Dates	All year
Eligibility	Ages: 9 year(s) - 65 year(s)
Languages	English ; Anger Solutions workbook is available in French and Spanish.
Application	Referrals are welcome from courts, probation & parole, community agencies, medical professionals, family, friends, as well as self-referrals.
Fees	Program- sliding fee scale for those on a low or fixed income; Counselling/psychological services are covered by most employee extended benefit programs.
Events	See website for details.
Contact Information
Address & Map	Counselling Office 14 Dixie St St Catharines, ON
Located In Community	St Catharines
Intersection	Geneva St and Carlton St
Mailing Address	c/o Leverage U  73 Royal Manor Dr  St Catharines, ON L2M 4L2
Office Phone	905-329-6169
Toll Free Phone	1-866-754-6169
Fax	Toll free 1-866-568-4964
E-Mail	info@angersolution.com
Website	www.angersolution.com
Primary Contact	Julie Christiansen, President; Email: julie@angersolution.com
Alternate Contact	Tracey Turavani; Phone: 905-341-3982; Email: tracey@angersolution.com
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(60) Commercial
Established	1997
Subjects
Subjects	Adults ; Anger management ; Children ; Counselling ; Mental health ; Parole ; Probation ; Self help groups ; Youth
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Groups ; Health ; Legal proceedings ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Psychotherapy