Safety Policy

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In person Counselling sessions will be offered to those who meet the criteria, which are:

• You are not required to quarantine
• You do not have any symptoms, such as:
  
  • A fever
  • New onset of cough
  • Worsening chronic cough
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing
  • New loss or decrease in sense of taste or smell
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing (not allergy related)
  • Hoarse voice
  • Nasal congestion
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Unexplained fatigue or malaise
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Virtual video sessions are also available.

• Counselling sessions are booked with 30 min breaks to ensure clients do not overlap in the office waiting area. 
• Physical distancing between Client seating and Staff seating. 
• A thorough sanitization of all high touch surfaces is done in between appointments, and our office has an air purifier.
• Please wash your hands before coming into the space.  Hand sanitizer is also provided for your use upon entry.
• Wearing of Face Masks is currently optional by the Province of BC. Disposable face masks are provided if you wish to use one.
• Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests performed for all staff if any suspected exposure or clients test positive.  
• Bottled water will be provided, please bring any other beverages you would like with you to the appointment.