Embrace hope through judgement-free support.

Evolve is for people who are seeking positive change for themselves and their loved ones. This might involve leaving behind beliefs, actions, and negative life experiences that cause harm to you and those you care about. We’re not here to change your thoughts or tell you what to believe. Our goal is to help you develop the skills, resources, and relationships that you need to make a positive change in your life.

Evolve also supports individuals and their families who have experienced a hate incident or crime. Our staff listen to your story and seek to support you with counselling, resources, advice, and advocacy.

If you find yourself feeling unsure about whether Evolve is for you, feel free to send us a message. Your personal information is kept confidential and one of our staff members will be able to answer any questions you may have. Please note that there are certain circumstances that limit our confidentiality, which you can learn more about below.

We work with individuals and families engaged with a range of extreme beliefs, actions, grievances, and ideologies. Extremism can impact people from all walks of life and communities. We provide non-judgmental support to you and your loved ones.

Our services are confidential, and we do not willingly share information about those in the program. That said, there are specific situations in which our team may be compelled to share information with authorities.

Members of the intervention team are required to call authorities (such as police, court, mental health services, and/or child services) if someone presents an imminent risk of hurting themselves and/or others, if the intervention team member learns of neglect and/or abuse of a child, or if subpoenaed by a court. This approach aligns with the professional standards and legal responsibilities of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical doctors. 

If someone is participating in Evolve as a condition of parole, probation, a peace bond, release, bail, etc., we may be required to report certain pieces of information. In this situation, what we report, and who we report it to, will be discussed at the start of the relationship.

We are independent from law enforcement and national security organizations. Police officers and investigators may refer individuals to Evolve or encourage them to contact us, but our interactions with these individuals are not freely shared back with law enforcement.

There are specific situations in which our team may be compelled to share information with law enforcement or other agencies. Learn more about confidentiality by reviewing our confidentiality statement.

Evolve is a voluntary program. We do not force anyone into our program, as we believe forced participation does not lead to positive change. Instead, we focus on building reliable relationships between our staff and those participating in Evolve. We also work with those who have mandated conditions (for example, probation, immigration, parole, peace bond, release, bail, etc.). In these circumstances, we work with individuals to foster engagement through the early stages of the intervention process. 

Deradicalization is often thought of as a process where you’re forced to change your mind on things you care deeply about; that’s not what we do. Instead, at Evolve, our goal is to support you in accessing the resources, skills, and relationships that create positive change for you and those you care about. For some people, exploring, understanding, and changing their own thoughts and beliefs may be part of this process. However, that will always be your decision.