In the treatment of clients for whom English is a second language and/or where cultural issues play a critical role in therapeutic engagement and progress, FPS has worked with therapists who are able to provide first language counseling in a culturally relevant and meaningful treatment process. FPS has offered therapeutic services in a first language and cultural context for Cree, Filipino, Chinese, Laotian and Vietnamese clients.

FPS recognizes the critical role of spiritual healing as part of any recovery journey. In our work with Indigenous people, we have collaborated with Indigenous cultural teachers and Spiritual Helpers (Elders) since 1991 in an effort to provide both psychological interventions as well as opportunities for cultural and spiritual healing.