Resources

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Resources in Saskatchewan

For individuals and families looking for mental health support, we are a community of informed professionals who provide tools for self-care and wellness.

Our wonderful mental health professionals offer support systems for individuals and families dealing with family loss, anxiety, athlete struggles, men’s mental health, depression, addiction, suicide, sleep wellness, hydration performance, fitness, and many other important topics present for both adults and children.

Below is a list of our professional partners. You can contact each professional directly for support or feel free to reach out to Love My Mind for a personalized recommendation through the form located at the bottom of the page. 

Evolve Counselling

Evolve Counselling & Wellness provides a safe and welcoming environment to help individuals of all ages work through a variety of life challenges. Their knowledgeable practitioners offer an assortment of therapy and wellness techniques to meet the unique needs of their clients.

Aaron Cruz BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

As a passionate advocate, coach, and counsellor for self-discovery and personal development, Aaron is here to provide the space and discourse for you. He aims to assist or begin the process of guiding and uncovering parts of you that expresses your inner potential for growth, development, & holistic understanding of Self.

Book with Aaron

Kristen Humphries MSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Kristin is a firm believer that you are the expert of yourself,  but might need guidance on exploring issues further. She values helping individuals navigate and bring awareness to the details that often go unnoticed. Kristin has experience working with the following: Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, relationship issues, behaviour difficulties, self-harm, stress, difficult peer or family relationships, and self-esteem. 

Book with Kristen

Shannon Hurley MSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

As a counsellor, Shannon believes it’s important to offer a safe and comfortable space that allows individuals to explore stressors and issues at a deeper level. She also believes that everyone should have a choice in what their therapy journey will look like. Shannon offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is an eye-movement therapy that help individuals move past trauma and other mental health symptoms in as little as one session.

Book with Shannon

Connie Masuskapoe BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Connie is passionate about supporting people through their most challenging times.  She understands the difficulty in allowing yourself to be vulnerable while sharing your story and I will hold a safe space for you to do so. Connie will provide a comfortable place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, values and life experiences.

Book with Connie

Kim Duret MC,CCC

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

As a counsellor, Kim practices from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, strength-based approach while drawing on a variety of theoretical influences such as narrative therapy, solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology. Kim has an extensive background working with children and families on the Autism Spectrum and she especially enjoys supporting parents. 

Book with Kim

Melissa Hoiness BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Melissa believes a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to progress and that vulnerability and authenticity pave the way for healing.  Therefore, she strives to create a safe, judgement-free environment filled with compassion and empathy, where you feel heard, valued, understood, and accepted. 

Melissa works with her clients to create priorities, goals, and treatment plans that are individualized to your specific needs because there is no such thing as a "one size fits all" approach. 

Book with Melissa

Meghan Dalton RSW, BSW, MSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Meghan is passionate about supporting individuals in their healing journey and strives to create a trusting relationship that encourages positive change and resiliency. She utilizes a strengths-based, anti-oppressive lens leading with compassion, understanding, and empathy. She is a firm believer in supported decision making and allowing individuals to be the expert in their own lives.

Book with Meghan

Lane Sentes BSW, MSW(pending), RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

As a clinical social worker, Lane often shares that he wouldn't ask anyone to venture into territory he hasn't explored himself. He actively sought his own path of therapy, embracing the experiences that therapy entails.

Lane believe in the importance of ongoing self-care, which is why he continues to seek guidance from his own therapist. This practical experience, along with his educational background, ensures that, as a therapist, he's attuned to his own needs, enabling him to be more present and empathetic for those he guides on their own journeys.

Book with Lane

Katarina Schmidt MSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Hat is a social worker living in Saskatoon on Treaty 6 land. She is of mixed ancestry including Indigenous (Saulteaux, Cree, and Nakoda), and European (Croatian, German, and others).

She was originally born and raised in Regina on Treaty 4 land and belong to White Bear First Nations. Her pronouns are she/her, and is a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Katarina is an approved counsellor with Victim Services and Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

Book with Katarina

Pam Hutchings BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Pam believes that every person has the keys to their own empowerment and healing and that therapy is a helpful tool in bringing everyone’s unique gifts and personality to the surface so they can live a healthier, happier and more contented life.

Pam prioritizes a trauma-informed approach that takes into consideration how our rich and sometimes painful histories and the power dynamics in our external environments impact our current behaviours and relationships.

Book with Pam

Sarah Bury CCPA

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Sarah has a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation from the CCPA after completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.

As a counsellor, she believe in creating a safe space for clients to tell their story, and focuses on supporting the client through a strength-based, solution focused lens.

Book with Sarah

Logan Harland BA, CCPA

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Logan is a master’s student currently completing his internship with Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

He is registered as a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Although new to the therapy field, Logan has experience supporting diverse age ranges, cultures, and backgrounds within his previous roles with the Ministry of Social Services, Open Door Society and Learning Disabilities of Saskatchewan.

Book with Logan

Kimberly Blain M. Ed, CCPA 

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Kimberly is currently a Master of Educational Psychology and Special Education student in the final year of her studies through the University of Saskatchewan. She is passionate about helping you navigate the many ups and downs that life offers.

I am committed to creating a safe and accepting environment for you to be your true self, to heal, and to grow.

Book with Kimberley

Taylor Chetty MSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Taylor believes that every person has the keys to their own empowerment and healing and that therapy is a helpful tool in bringing everyone’s unique gifts and personality to the surface so they can live a healthier, happier and more contented life.

Taylor prioritizes trauma-informed approach that takes into consideration how our rich and sometimes painful histories and the power dynamics in our external environments impact our current behaviours and relationships.

Book with Taylor

Dalyce Mah BSW, RSW, MSW (pending)

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Student, Clinical Counsellor.

Dalyce’s areas of focus:

Children, Adolescents, Adults & Families ~ Trauma ~ Mental health ~ Anxiety ~ Depression ~ Perinatal and parental support and wellbeing ~ Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders ~ Perinatal grief and loss ~ Building emotional support plans for birth and postpartum ~ Intrusive thoughts ~ Mindfulness ~ Nervous system literacy and regulation ~ Medical social work ~ Stress management ~ Healthy coping strategies/emotional expression ~ Relationship difficulties ~ 2SLGBTQ+ friendly

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Lana McAleer M. Ed. Registered Psychologist (Provisional)

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Lana is passionate about mental health and wellness. As someone who has experienced their own struggles with anxiety and depression, she is familiar with how challenging it can be when your mental health isn't at its best, and how helpful having support can be. Lana strives to make her clients feel seen, heard, and understood using a non-judgemental, supporting approach.

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Crystal Gharini BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Crystal is currently a Master’s level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student who is qualified to practice onsite under the clinical supervision of an approved practicum Supervisor.

Crystal strives to meet clients where they are at creating a safe and inviting environment while establishing a therapeutic alliance. She is passionate about helping people work towards self-empowerment and healing.

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Maddy Olfert BSW,RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Maddy believes that a strong foundation for children during their formative years is crucial for healthy development. These experiences are what shape their brain and their capacity for healthy relationships, learning, understanding, and facing daily challenges as they become successful adults.

Through a gentle, trauma sensitive approach, Maddy's goal is to help build that strong foundation using aspects from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Talk Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy.

Book with Maddy

Nicki Dawyduk BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Nicki has a background working with children, teens, adults and families. She is passionate about serving her clients through an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, strength based approach. She strongly believe that creating a trusting space where you can feel safe, be seen, heard and validated is an essential piece to help you explore your inner world and embrace your strengths and resilience to achieve your goals.

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Jessica Wollf BSW, RSW

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Jessica's background and professional knowledge has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the physical, emotional, and mental health challenges that many clients encounter along their life’s journey.

Jessica has experience in supporting those navigating varying life transitions, the healthcare system, changes in health status, grief, and caregiver burnout, and she makes a special effort to create a safe, non-judgmental and open environment for the clients she works with.

Book with Jessica

Bernadette Yeland RN BScN

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Bernadette is committed to creating a safe, compassionate and nurturing environment in which clients feel supported and safe in exploring their concerns.

One of her guiding principles as a therapist is her belief that the client is their own greatest asset. No one gets to where they are without developing a tremendous array of strengths, skills and resiliencies along the way. It can be very exciting to guide clients through the process of uncovering their own innate wisdom, their own strengths, engaging these to greater effect, and learning new strategies as we progress.

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Rashmit Kaur M.ED, Canadian Certified Counsellor - Qualifying

Evolve Counselling & Wellness.

Rashmit believes in empowering her clients by providing them with a safe and non-judgmental space to reflect on life experiences and acquire the right tools to achieve their personal goals in counselling. She is passionate about being a part of my client’s journey where they gain insight into their cognitions and learn new skills to manage their emotional responses and carve a new behavioural pathway.

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Barbara Papp B.A, M.A

Substance Use/Co-occurring Counsellor and Prevention Educator

Barb has worked in mental health and substance use treatment services for over 25 years and specializes in working with clients who have co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) and substance use disorder or concerns surrounding the use of substances.

Book with Barbara

Chelsea Korpan-Sparks B.A., AC/Dip, CCAC

Substance Use/Co-occurring Counsellor and Prevention Educator

Chelsea meets clients where they are at. Her non-judgmental, strength-based and empathetic approach allows clients to learn and grow within the therapeutic space.  Chelsea utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities in her practice with a goal of empowering clients to make informed choices that best meet their individual goals. The process of change starts when clients are ready, the first step is acceptance. 

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Kathy Nicolacopoulos, Advanced Usui Reiki Practitioner

Kathy's work is focused on empowering clients to be active participants in their own well-being. She channels this healing energy using a series of hand placements and body scanning techniques. This Reiki energy transfer encourages emotional and physical wellness. Through this energy transfer, the body is able to restore balance to the mind, body, soul, and spirit..

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Kassandra Lestrat, RD

As a registered dietitian, Kassandra understands how nutrition plays a role in our overall wellness. She also understands that our relationship with food plays as important a role as the nutrients we eat! She has spent a lot of time researching and learning about how humans eat and the role it plays in our health. Kassandra loves working with people to break out of chronic dieting cycles, those with binge eating and other disordered eating patterns. She is profoundly anti-diet and weight inclusive.

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Cassidy Roberts, RD

Cassidy's goal is to create a safe, supportive space where individuals feel respected and heard. Her services include helping clients manage chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood lipids, heart disease, irritable bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), and more. She also counsels individuals and families to help them address picky eating and weight concerns. 

Cassidy follows a client-centered approach in her practice, meaning she meets individuals where they are at in their nutrition journey and collaborates to create personalized goals that fit with their lifestyles.

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Carters Counselling Services

Carter’s Counselling was founded by Katharine Carter, who is a social worker by training. Katharine recognized that, naturally, many services and supports exist in large urban centers such as Saskatoon, however access to resources is more limited in smaller communities such as Martensville, Warman, and area.

Carter’s Counselling was created out of this social work value: that everyone should have equal access to services, regardless of where they live.

Katharine Carter BSW, RSW, M.Ed., And Qualified Mediator

Katharine Carter is a highly experienced social worker and family mediator, with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Education. With her extensive education and professional experience, Katharine is dedicated to helping families resolve their conflicts and navigate the complexities of interpersonal relationships.

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Allison Leedahl BSW, RSW

Allison’s main focus is to meet clients where they are at in their current life situation and provide them the tools to move forward in a positive and effective manner. Allison may use an assortment of approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy or Motivational Interviewing to help clients in their therapy journey. Allison believes it is important for her clients to feel safe and comfortable in her presence and will work towards building a strong and secure relationship with her clients to ensure they are set up for success.  

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Elaine Weisgerber BSW, RSW

Elaine is a registered social worker with a bachelors’ degree in social work and a Youth Care Certificate. She has 27 years’ experience working in the helping professions and has worked with and supported children, youth and family units challenged with adverse and diverse disparities and barriers. Elaine has extensive experience working with children and youth with diverse needs and circumstances. She is an energetic, innovative individual with a sincere and genuine ability to connect with children and youth and build rapport.

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Kyra Beesley, BSW, RSW

Upon attending a session with Kyra, you will immediately feel welcomed and heard. She strives to provide empathetic listening and to establish a safe space to ensure that you feel seen. Kyra recognizes that seeking counselling can be challenging, which is why she feels honored to be part of your support system and provide assistance within your journey. Kyra utilizes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach when working with clients, focusing on children, youth, and teens.

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Christie Bond BSW, RSW

Christie is passionate about walking with people through their most difficult and challenging seasons of life and working collaboratively with them to cultivate hope for a bright future. She provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to tell their story and works collaboratively with them to identify and move toward their hopes, dreams, goals and areas where change is desired.

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Cassandra Davis, Clinical Counsellor

Cassandra is a professional counsellor registered with the Canadian Professional Counsellor Association. She specializes in addiction and adoption trauma though has worked with many clients with differing concerns. Cassandra believes that every person deserves to be heard in a safe, validating space while working together towards a healthier you. Cassandra is a volunteer counsellor with Youth Matter Canada as well as a mentor with the Evermore Centre in Saskatoon.

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Kelsey Prevost BSW, RSW

Kelsey’s diverse experience spans within various settings, including schools, community programs, supported living environments, and crisis intervention contexts. Her foundation in sociology, emphasizing child development and interpersonal skills, enriches her practice, providing a holistic understanding of her clients’ needs. Operating through a trauma-informed approach, Kelsey is skilled at recognizing and valuing her clients’ inherent strengths. Her goal is to collaboratively discover solutions that empower her clients.

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Wannetta Reimer MSW, BSW, RSW, YCWD

Wannetta started her career in the year of 1998 when she graduated from  the Youth Care Worker Diploma (YCWD) program. Recognizing her passion for helping others, she went on to complete a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2006.   She commenced her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2016, focusing on anxiety and clinical counselling with individuals and groups. She has twenty six years of experience in the human service field.

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Megan Kuprash BSW, RSW

Megan is a registered social worker with extensive experience of over 20 years supporting individuals and families. She strives to create a safe space to allow for a deeper connection and understanding of your authentic self and will guide you on a path toward your goals. 

Megan is passionate about integrating mind-body connections and practice from a strength-based and person-centred perspective. She draws from a variety of therapies including CBT/DBT, and solution-focused therapy and have extended training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  

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The Shift

Consulting | Coaching | Counselling

The Shift believes that self care and connection to mind, body, and soul, are at the center of growth, balance, and wellness. As such, we ensure that mutual respect, integrity, and authenticity are at the forefront of all interactions with individuals, communities, and organizations.

Clint Moroz B. Ed., Spec. Ed., M.C., CCC 

Clint believes that we all want and need to shift within our thought processes, belief systems, perspectives, and habits, at different times in our lives. "It's hard to shift on your own, it is really hard work, and you don't have to be alone during your shift. When people shift, they move towards the best versions of themselves. It is my honour and privilege to help others shift to where they want and need to go."


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Ryan Bilanski BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

Working with people to help find solutions during difficult times is something that has always captivated Ryan and has led him to become a therapist. Ryan believes in asking for help when we are stuck, and that our life is an ecosystem; small (and big) changes can disrupt us and sometimes leave us feeling like we do not know what to do. This normal, however normal does not have to mean good, it means that it is common. What is not as common is asking for help.

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Heidi Carl, Certified Leadership Coach for Individuals & Groups

At her day job, Heidi is the Director of Operations for BGC Saskatoon. She has pursued leadership and wellness outside of her career because she believes it is an integral piece to finding one’s true purpose in a healthy and inspiring way. Heidi believes that leadership does not require a job title and can happen in any position, in any business or organization. Heidi knows that leadership skills and strengths cannot be practiced or developed without taking care of one’s well-being, they both go hand in hand.

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Stefaun Tingley B.A., B.S.W., R.S.W.

Stefaun is a registered Social Worker and has over 9 years of experience working with children, youth, and families. He is also the Outreach Coordinator for a local non-profit known as B.G.C.S. (formerly known as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon). In his work, Stefaun strives to understand individuals and situations wholistically, while acknowledging that there is always more than meets the eye (yes, that is a Transformers reference!). He believes that as individuals we are all a direct result of the people, places, and situations that we (and our ancestors) have experienced.

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Celeste Lemieux

Holistic Mentor; Sexual Wellness Educator; Intuitive Guide & Energy Therapist. Celeste Lemieux is the proud owner of Positive Passions Boutique and Resource, where she has been joyfully promoting positive sexuality & healthy lifestyles since starting the business in 2005.

In 2014, Celeste founded Life Balance Development System to support and mentor clients and students who were seeking intuitive guidance, development, and mentorship. Through this system of accountability, responsibility, self-awareness, and collaboration, Celeste offers Life Balance Intuitive Sessions as well as Practitioner and Mentor Development Programs.

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Bryce MacEwen BSW, RSW

Bryce has a desire for every person to experience healing through therapy that remains grounded in real life (which he recognizes is often very complicated and messy). He offers people a judgment-free space to be themselves and to let go of whatever stress or pain they’re carrying. In this space, the client sets the goals and the pace, and together his clients move towards what matters to them most amidst the reality of trauma and hardship.

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Tracey Zwozdesky BSW, RSW

Tracey believes that everyone has the right to live a full and meaningful life and that everyone has the ability to heal and make positive changes. She provides a safe and confidential space for you to begin your healing journey in a supportive, comfortable, and nonjudgmental environment. She works from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. Tracey strives to provide empathetic listening as well as validation to ensure that you feel seen.

Her areas of focus are Trauma, PTSD, Addictions, and Interpersonal Violence.

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Lisa Dyer, BSW, Child Development level 2 exempt, BSW

Lisa has been working with children and families for over 25 years in various capacities including: day home provider, youth worker, family crisis outreach, one on one in-home parent support and currently facilitating parent groups and programs with Navera Community Connections. Lisa loves to support parents to be the best caregivers they can be for their children and believes as Janet Fox (Mahkesis Consulting) says “we do not own our children, we are their caretakers for as long as they need us”.

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Joelle McDonald

Joelle specializes in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Therapy, Critical Alignment Therapy (CAT) and Yoga Therapy, guiding individuals towards physical and emotional balance.

As a dedicated practitioner, certified instructor, and life coach, Joelle is committed to fostering a supportive environment where clients can explore the transformative power of EFT, CAT and Yoga Therapy. With a background in health and wellness she brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to each session, helping clients unlock their full potential and cultivate inner harmony.

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Valerie Favreau, B.Ed, MACP Practicum Student

Central to Valerie’s approach is the belief in individuals' innate capacity for self-awareness and their potential to effect positive changes in their lives when nurtured in a supportive and empathetic therapeutic setting. Valerie adopts a client-centred, solution-focused, and strength-based methodology to empower those she assists. Acting as a facilitator, Valerie supports clients in exploring their thoughts, feelings, motivations, and works collaboratively with the client to set goals that support individuals in their healing and personal growth journey.

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Private Counselling Practice Services

Kristin Smith RPC-C, CCPCP.cand

KristinSmithCounselling.com

Kristin has a diploma in applied psychology and counselling and she provides counselling support through a place of acceptance, compassion and understanding.  She uses many different therapeutic techniques, primarily cognitive behavioural therapy.  Each individual is unique and their experiences being subjective, will have a customized treatment plan that can be adjusted as they move through the therapy process together.

Services provided in person in Saskatoon or virtually anywhere in Saskatchewan.

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Brad Siroski

BradSiroski.com

After many years of struggling personally with addictions, Brad decided he wanted to help people the way that so many others helped him. He initially began giving back by becoming an enthusiastic public speaker with an interesting style, connecting with his audience through poetry and honesty. His approachable nature makes him a great fit for connecting with any audience.

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Melanie Vegter

JourneyForwardCounselling.ca

My journey into counselling grew from personal experiences, including a 13-year high-conflict divorce, which shaped my deep commitment to supporting others through life’s most challenging transitions. I started Journey Forward Counselling in June 2024 to help individuals and families find healthier ways to cope and rebuild through separation, divorce, and co-parenting.

Services provided in person in Regina or virtually anywhere in Saskatchewan.

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Teens Talk YXE

TeensTalk YXE was founded in October 2022 by Pam & Taryn Hutchings – a mother and daughter duo from Warman, SK. Taryn suffered an extreme mental health crisis beginning in August of 2022 which left her admitted 12 times to the in-patient psychiatric unit, totaling more than 90 hospitalized days.


During this crisis, Taryn and Pam noticed a gap in services in Saskatoon – where were the support groups for youth struggling with mental health? Why wasn’t there more education and accessible information? Together, they decided to create the community they desired to belong to and TeensTalk YXE was created.

Learn More Here

Rosewater Connection

Rosewater Connection is a mental health initiative that serves BGC Saskatoon.

BGC Saskatoon understands that to live our core values and work towards our vision and mission, we need to provide a safe and supportive environment where people can access opportunities for their physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social wellbeing. These opportunities help to build resilience and improved mental health & wellbeing.

The Significance of Rosewater

Rosewater is proven to help balance the mind, heart, and emotions. This balance, without intervention, is often difficult to maintain for most people. Research shows that successful intervention is professional mental health support.

More info Here

Tami Forest | Forest Fitness | Fitness trainer and coach

Tami provides support tools and education about the power of keeping our bodies and mind fit!

She truly believes that finding success in the gym starts with finding success in your mind. She learned that having mental health struggles aren’t a sign of weakness or failure. Mental health doesn’t choose who it affects, anyone can be affected. She also learned to get to know everyone as an individual and not be judgemental... but supportive.

More from Tami Here

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