Reduced-Barrier Support

Sliding Scale

Sliding Scale Sessions

At Empowerment Health & Wellness, we believe that financial circumstances should never prevent someone from accessing mental health support. Our Sliding Scale Sessions are designed to reduce financial barriers and make therapy more accessible for individuals and families experiencing financial strain, transitional life periods, or unexpected hardship.

Our sliding scale program offers reduced session fees based on your current financial situation, ensuring you can receive care without added financial pressure. We recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique, which is why our approach is flexible, judgment-free, and centred on dignity and respect.

Who Sliding Scale Sessions Support

Sliding scale rates are available for clients who may be:

Navigating reduced income or sudden financial changes
Students, caregivers, or individuals with limited employment capacity
Supporting dependents or experiencing increased household expenses
Accessing multiple services and needing cost flexibility
Facing barriers that make standard pricing inaccessible

How It Works

Our process is simple and confidential:

Complete a brief application outlining your needs.
Our administrative team reviews your request with compassion and care.
If approved, your reduced rate will be applied to ongoing sessions and reviewed periodically.

Why We Offer This

Mental health care is essential—not a luxury. Our commitment to reduced-barrier support means:

You can prioritize your well-being without choosing between therapy and basic needs.
Support remains consistent, empowering you to build long-term therapeutic progress.
Care becomes more equitable and inclusive within our community.

There is no need to justify your struggles or prove hardship. We trust that you’re reaching out because support feels necessary and important. Our team approaches every application with compassion, understanding, and respect for your privacy.

If cost has been a barrier to accessing therapy, we’re here to help. You deserve support, and we’re committed to making that possible.

Sliding Scale Session Application

If this program feels aligned with your needs, please fill out the application form below.

First name

Last name

Phone

Do you have any workplace or private benefits that cover therapy?

Yes

Are you receiving any financial assistance?

Briefly describe your financial circumstances and why you’re requesting a reduced fee:

Is there anything else you'd like for us to know to support your request?

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that:

The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Sliding scale rates are limited and reviewed periodically.
Approval is not guaranteed, but every request will be considered with care and respect.

Private Confidentiality

Your information is kept strictly confidential and is used only to determine your eligibility for reduced-fee therapy. This form is stored securely anf will not be shared outside Empowerment Health & Wellness. Completing the form does not impact your access to care.