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We seek to restore hope. Overview
Shalem offers two ways of accompaniment:

Individual, couple and family counselling.

A non-profit mental health agency based in Hamilton, we have responded to the needs of our community and across Canada by offering innovative programming like therapy, community education and other services for over 60 years. This includes specialized therapy for children and youth who struggle with attachment disorders and their caregivers. We deeply honour and respect all those who embark on a journey of healing. Equipping and supporting communities,
including faith communities, to better embrace the needs of people who struggle with emotional distress and/or mental illness.

08/08/2026

Finding a therapist is one thing. Finding the right therapist is another. Here are a few signs to look for:
✨ Therapy works best when you feel safe: You should feel comfortable enough to say the hard things. If something feels off, that matters.
✨ You should feel heard, not fixed: A good therapist listens carefully and responds thoughtfully. They don't rush to give you answers or tell you what to do. They help you find your own way.
✨ It's okay if it takes a few sessions to know: The first session is often about getting to know each other. Give it two or three visits before deciding, but trust yourself if something consistently doesn't feel right.
✨ You're allowed to ask questions: Before or during therapy, it's okay to ask about their approach, their experience, or how they work.
✨ Finding the right fit is a part of the process: Switching therapists isn't a failure. It's you advocating for the kind of care you deserve.

At Shalem, our roster of therapists brings a range of approaches, backgrounds, and specialties. We're here to help you find the right fit. Contact us today: https://shalemnetwork.org/

08/04/2026

We're hiring an Operations Director. This is a newly reimagined leadership role at Shalem. One that combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership as we continue to grow locally and nationally.

We're looking for someone who is organized, relational, and energized by helping build what's next. Someone whose Christian faith shapes how they lead, and who finds deep satisfaction in helping people do their best work.

If this sounds like you, visithttps://shalemnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Operations-Director.pdf for the full job posting and how to apply. Know someone who'd be a great fit? Share this post with them.

07/31/2026

Sometimes it's hard to know if what you're feeling is just a rough patch or something that needs a little more support. Here are six signs that it might be time to reach out. Click through, and read the full article here: https://shalemnetwork.org/how-do-i-know-when-i-should-be-getting-help/

07/24/2026

Whether you're a pastor, a leader, or someone who walks alongside others, knowing how to hold space for difficult conversations is one of the most valuable skills you can have.

Shalem's Listening Circle Training equips you to guide in-person circles with confidence and care. It's a practical, accessible way to support the people in your community through change, grief, conflict, or uncertainty.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 Online
🕕 6:30 to 9:30 PM EST

$25 to register with limited spots remaining. Register here: https://shalemnetwork.org/events/listening-circles/

07/20/2026

Are you going through a big change right now? Whether it's a new job, a relationship shift, a loss, or just a season of life that feels uncertain, transitions affect more of us than we often realize.

Swipe through for five ways to care for yourself during a time of transition. Read the full Mental Health Matters here: https://shalemnetwork.org/navigating-change-and-transitions-well/

07/15/2026

Meet Betty, one of the many incredible people behind the work at Shalem.

Betty is the Artistic Director of RE-create, a psychotherapist, and our Director of Attachment Services. She's been at Shalem for many years and stays because of the way Shalem comes alongside people and communities in healing, authentically and with faith woven in. Click through to learn more about her!

07/07/2026

Change is a normal part of life. But normal doesn't always mean easy. Transitions ask a lot of us. They affect how we sleep, how we think, how we connect with the people around us, and sometimes how we relate to our faith.

One of the most important things we can do during a time of change is let people in. Resilience isn't about getting through it alone. It's about knowing when to reach out. For more tips on how to navigate change, read our latest Mental Health Matters: https://shalemnetwork.org/navigating-change-and-transitions-well

07/03/2026

Research, like spirituality itself, often excludes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That's what led to the Images of God project, inviting Christians with intellectual and developmental disabilities to photograph whatever reminded them of God.

One participant said they see God in the act of making art. Another, reflecting on photos of nature, said God made it all because he wants people to enjoy life.

As Keith Dow, from Karis Disability Services and the project's founder, put it, we need to expand the ways we look at people to truly see who God is and what God is all about.

It's the same thing we witness every day at Shalem's RE-create Outreach Art Studio. Art has a way of becoming an accessible, humanizing pathway to mental health and well-being.

Read the full article here: https://shalemnetwork.org/creating-our-way-back-into-community/

06/29/2026

We've got great news to share! Three people who mean so much to us have been nominated for the 2026 City of Hamilton Arts Awards, which is celebrating its 50th year this year.

Betty Brouwer, Artistic Director of RE-create, is nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Marie Sinclair, our Studio Facilitator at RE-create, is nominated for a Creator Award. And Shane Pennells, a member of our board, is also nominated for a Creator Award.

We're so grateful for the heart, creativity, and care these three bring to RE-create and to Shalem. Their work reminds us, again and again, that art has a real capacity to heal, connect, and help people feel like they belong.

Winners will be celebrated at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on July 9, during Hamilton Arts Week. We'll be cheering them on! Congratulations, Betty, Marie, and Shane! 🎉

Address

875 Main Street East
Hamilton, ON
L8M1M2

Telephone

+18663470041

Website

http://www.shalemnetwork.org/

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