A father and son are working through trauma, overcoming challenges, and building a stronger bond thanks to the pro bono work of Ehrlo Counselling Services (ECS).
This is just one of many stories where ECS was able to help vulnerable people in need. In this family’s case, ECS was able to help the father and son who needed support in working through trauma, domestic violence, parenting support, emotional regulation, and behavioural struggles. With the guidance provided by ECS staff, the duo is now working to manage their mental health struggles while healing and building resilience as a family unit.
Critical funding provided by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation Anonymous Donor Fund enabled ECS to provide support to this family, and hundreds of others in Regina who do not have the financial means to access counselling services.
For the 13th year, the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation Anonymous Donor Fund has awarded ECS with a grant of $50,000 to provide financial assistance for pro bono counselling services that are undertaken at Ranch Ehrlo.
“Through this generous funding support, we continue to provide services to those most in need with the least access to such services,” said Natashia Schoenroth, clinical director of ECS. “The need for mental health services continues to be great and the need in our community is apparent.”
Over the last year, Ehrlo Counselling was able to provide close to 500 counselling sessions to persons and families within Regina and surrounding area. It is with ongoing support like that from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation Anonymous Donor Fund that help ECS provide for those most in need, said Natashia.
“The need to serve high-risk vulnerable persons in our community is evident,” she explained. “These funding dollars have enabled people to concentrate on receiving the necessary support and treatment they need without the worry of financial burdens.”
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation funds granted in August 2024 will be used to provide pro-bono counselling for high-risk, vulnerable people in the community who require care for their mental health but are not able to afford to pay for services.
