You know what they say – when one door closes, another opens. This has exactly been the case for the Ehrlo Counselling True Colours group, which is a space for LGBTQ2S+ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirit) youth to discuss important issues that matter to them. Despite COVID-19 closing in-person meetings, virtual sessions have allowed youth from across…
During the past few months, our staff at Ehrlo Counselling volunteered their time at the warmup centre at Awasiw: A Place of Hope, to give back and help people who are marginalized in the Regina community. Volunteering has also allowed staff to receive a broader understanding of the community's needs.
Ehrlo Counselling Services (ECS) has once again received $50,000 from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s Anonymous Donor’s Fund. “Because of this funding support we have been able to provide services to those most in need in our community,” Natashia Schoenroth, director of Ehrlo Counselling Services. The funds will be used for pro-bono counselling for high…
Ehrlo Counselling Services continues to take proactive measures in stopping the spread of Covid-19 by offering an online and telephone format for counselling. We recognize, however, the importance of providing in-person essential support and services. Our clinicians will be working with their clients on determining the most effective means by which to provide service. Thank…
We are all trying to do our part to limit and slow down the spread of COVID-19. Here at the Ehrlo Counselling office, we are committed to thorough and frequent cleaning of our facilities. Our staff are following proper handwashing and other hygienic procedures. We are also asking that all of our clients take precautions when coming to see us. Please wash your hands when you enter the…
Ehrlo Counselling Service’s Amanda DeMarsh knows the importance of self-care. In the helping professions that make up the majority of our agency, self-care is paramount. “We have to be strong and healthy to help the people we’re helping in the best way possible,” Amanda said. With that in mind, Amanda is helping the next generation by conducting a workshop entitled…
Ehrlo Counselling Services (ECS) was again the recipient of an extremely generous donation from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s Anonymous Donor Fund. The $50,000 donation will be used by ECS to provide pro-bono counselling sessions to high risk, vulnerable individuals who have the least access but the most need for services. “At Ehrlo Counselling, we see a continued…
Ehrlo Counselling’s True Colours youth group recently received some donations that will make a real difference in their ability to continue to provide valuable services to youth in the community. Farm Credit Canada’s Pride Committee chose True Colours to receive a $500 donation. The cheque was presented by Elizabeth Bailey and Iza Parker of FCC on August 1st. “We were glad to…
Ehrlo Counselling’s Shelley Tamaki has spent six years providing outreach services to the community of Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation, located approximately two hours southeast of Regina. “Outreach counselling is important because there are situations where people simply are unable to come into our offices,” she explained. “There are so many obstacles that can prevent…
Ehrlo Counselling Service’s True Colours youth group has received a $5,000 grant from the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation. Founded in 2015, the group allows youth ages 11 to 16 a safe space to discuss topics or raise questions related to sexual orientation or gender identity. It is open to youth who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or are Questioning…
If you’ve been around Ehrlo Counselling Services (ECS) lately, you may have noticed a bit of a service team shake up! Psychologist Joey Panko has taken on the role of clinical manager. Joey is a familiar face, having been at Ranch Ehrlo Society for 11 years. Joey believes in utilizing a collaborative approach to help clients find and draw on their unique inner strengths. He enjoys working…
Ehrlo’s partnership with the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) that began last year has had such a positive response that the partnership is continuing until the spring of 2019. Thanks in large part to further funding, ARC is excited to continue this partnership. Initially, ARC contacted Ehrlo Counselling to ask if they would be interested in providing counselling for some of ARC’s…
Ehrlo Counselling Services (ECS) was recently the recipient of an extremely generous donation from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s Anonymous Donor Fund. The $50,000 donation will be used by ECS to provide pro-bono counselling sessions to high risk, vulnerable individuals who have the least access but the most need for services. “The donation was a wonderful surprise…
Ehrlo Counselling has recently formed a partnership with the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) that will see Ehrlo Counselling employees fill gaps in ARC’s client access to mental health services, as well as help support parents of ARC clients through psychoeducation sessions based on mental health issues that they or their children may be coping with. The agreement was initiated by ARC, who…
In the wake of the mental health crisis experienced by northern Saskatchewan, the First Nations and Inuit Heath Branch (FNIHB) of Health Canada has reached out for help. Ehrlo Counselling Services (ECS) answered the call. The first two to attend were social worker Amanda Kuckartz and psychologist Sherry Rapley. The duo visited La Ronge Nov. 11th through 13th to provide risk assessment and…
