Organizational Services & Community Wellness
Serving Ontario, Manitoba, and beyond.
Helping organizations and communities strengthen health and wellness systems when they matter most.
Most organizations piece this work together through separate contracts—a clinician to respond to the crisis, a consultant to develop the plan, and a trainer to build staff capacity. I do all three. That means the context, the relationships, and the knowledge stay in one place instead of being handed off at every stage.
As a Master’s-level Registered Social Worker, I work on both sides of a health and wellness system: providing direct clinical support when demand is highest while helping organizations strengthen the systems that carry the work forward.
Red River Mental Health & Wellness is a Métis-owned business listed in the federally recognized Red River Métis Business Directory through Louis Riel Capital Corporation.
How I Work
Relationship-Driven
Every project begins with a conversation, but lasting work begins with relationships. My role isn’t to lead—it’s to contribute where I’m most helpful, ask thoughtful questions, and leave people with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to carry the work forward.
Focused on Projects
I take on clearly defined contracts rather than open-ended retainers. Every engagement has a shared purpose, defined scope, and clear timeline, giving organizations access to specialized expertise when they need it—without long-term commitments.
Backed by a Trusted Network
Some projects benefit from additional expertise. If another perspective would add value, I’ll discuss the options with you. With your agreement, I can bring in trusted colleagues or make introductions that support the project’s success while maintaining continuity and quality.
How I Support Organizations & Communities
The settings may differ, but the purpose remains the same: supporting individuals, organizations, and communities in ways that are thoughtful, collaborative, and responsive to their unique context.
Mental Health & Wellness
When demand increases or staffing changes unexpectedly, I provide contracted counselling, crisis intervention, psychosocial support, and clinical services that help organizations maintain continuity without waiting for a permanent hire.
Wellness Systems Development
Strong health and wellness systems are built alongside the people who use them. I work with organizations to coordinate projects, conduct environmental scans, plan services, and co-design practical approaches that reflect local priorities and can be sustained over time.
Community Engagement
Good decisions begin with good conversations. Through sharing circles, interviews, focus groups, and community engagement, I create respectful opportunities for people to inform the planning and decisions that affect them.
Workforce Capacity
Strong organizations invest in the people already doing the work. Through coaching, mentorship, consultation, and applied learning, I help frontline teams strengthen their skills, build confidence, and respond to changing needs.
“The people closest to a challenge are often closest to the solution.”
Selected Engagements
The examples below illustrate the breadth of my contracted work. To protect client confidentiality, organizations and communities have been de-identified.
Remote First Nation Community
Rotational fly-in, fly-out mental health and wellness services, including counselling, crisis intervention, community programming, and collaborative care.
First Responder Treatment Centre
Contracted clinical services within a specialized PTSD treatment Centre, including intake, orientation, counselling, planning, care coordination, and ongoing client support.
Rehabilitation Agency
Biopsychosocial assessments, complex case management, and clinical reporting delivered alongside multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, insurers, and legal representatives.
Urban Indigenous Organization
Policy review and environmental scan of child welfare legislation, regulations, and services to strengthen organizational capacity and supports for urban Indigenous children and families.
Contracted Mental Health Services
Alongside operational support, I provide contracted mental health services for community members, families, and frontline staff affected by emergencies.
Counselling & Psychosocial Support
Individual counselling, brief interventions, stabilization, and psychosocial support that help people navigate crisis, transition, and recovery.
Case Management & Care Coordination
Complex case management, Circles of Care, collaborative planning, and service coordination that strengthen continuity across health, social, and community services.
Service Access & Systems Navigation
Connecting individuals and families with health, social, and community services while reducing barriers and improving continuity of care.
Interagency & Stakeholder Collaboration
Strengthening communication and collaboration across healthcare, community organizations, municipal partners, and government agencies.
Recent Emergency Response & Recovery
On the Ground
During a recent evacuation of a remote First Nation community, I contributed more than 638 documented direct service interactions.
Wellness Checks & Crisis Supports
Counselling Sessions
Service Coordination & Systems Navigation
Outreach & Community Engagement
Categories reflect the range of services provided. Totals are based on documented direct service interactions.
How We Work Together
Every engagement is different, but the process is straightforward. We’ll define the work together, stay connected throughout the project, and make sure the knowledge remains with your team long after the engagement is complete.
1
Start the Conversation
We’ll talk about your goals, current priorities, and whether I’m the right fit for your organization or community.
2
Define the Approach
Together, we’ll establish the scope, timelines, deliverables, and the contracting approach that best fits the work.
3
Deliver the Work
I’ll work alongside your team, adapting as priorities evolve while keeping the work practical, collaborative, and focused on meaningful outcomes.
4
Reflect & Refine
We’ll check in regularly, review progress, and make adjustments as needed to keep the work aligned with your goals.
5
Transition with Confidence
Every engagement ends with a clear handoff, practical tools, and the confidence to carry the work forward.
Practical Information
If we’re a good fit, the information below answers some of the practical questions organizations commonly ask before getting started.
I work with First Nations, Métis organizations, urban Indigenous agencies, health and social service organizations, emergency management organizations, and rehabilitation providers across Ontario and Manitoba. If you’re unsure whether your project is a good fit, I’m always happy to have an initial conversation.
Most projects are completed under a fixed-fee agreement with clearly defined deliverables. Where the scope is less predictable—such as emergency response, surge clinical coverage, or rotational service delivery—a daily, per diem, or block-of-hours arrangement may be more appropriate. Rates and contracting options are discussed during our first conversation, along with a recommendation based on the work.
Yes. Red River Mental Health & Wellness is a Métis-owned business listed in the federally recognized Red River Métis Business Directory through Louis Riel Capital Corporation and registered under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), Canada’s federal Indigenous procurement program. This supports set-aside and directed procurement for federal, provincial, and organizational buyers. Purchase orders, contribution agreements, and standard vendor onboarding processes are welcome.
Yes. Services are available across Ontario and Manitoba, including rotational fly-in, fly-out work where appropriate. Travel, accommodation, and meals are billed at cost following federal meal and mileage guidelines unless arranged directly by the host organization.
Yes. I’m a Master’s-level Registered Social Worker, registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (#834770) and the Manitoba College of Social Workers (#6665).
Professional liability coverage includes $7 million per claim, $8 million aggregate, and $5 million in commercial general liability. Certificates of insurance, a current Vulnerable Sector Check, and standard vendor onboarding documentation are available upon request.
Clinical records are maintained in a secure, privacy-compliant electronic medical record unless a contract specifies otherwise. Documentation, storage, and retention follow professional standards and the requirements of PHIPA (Ontario) and PHIA (Manitoba). Where organizations require documentation within their own systems, records management is confirmed before work begins.
The Right Fit
Not every project is the right fit—and that’s by design.
I work with a deliberately limited number of organizations at a time. It’s a choice that protects the depth, responsiveness, and quality of every engagement.
The best work happens when there’s a shared commitment to collaboration, trust, and practical outcomes. If that sounds like the kind of partnership you’re looking for, I’d be happy to learn more about your organization and discuss whether I’m the right fit for the work.