ABOUT US
The Caring Place provides a safe and professional non-profit counselling centre when people of all ages, from young children to older adults, can find a caring professional to help them deal successfully with personal issues--regardless of ability to pay.
The Caring Place was incorporated in 1991 as a non-profit, professional counselling center where churches could refer members who needed counselling beyond what the pastor could provide. The Regina Evangelical Ministerial Association (REMA) was the founding organization and continues to work closely with The Caring Place today.
Over the years, The Caring Place has reached into the community and has drawn clients from across the province, from many lifestyles and economic levels. Counselling is non-denominational and respects each client’s values, religion, race and gender.
Our Board of Directors is made up of business and professional men and women from the community who care about those with emotional and spiritual needs.
The 2011-2012 Board of Directors:
- Abram Toews. Chair
- Ruby Dietrich, Director
- Darlene Hincks-Joehnck, Director
- Paul Hildebrand, Director
- Paula Katzberg, Director
- Wes Dynna, REMA Rep/Director
Our Staff
Counsellors at The Caring Place have at least a Masters degree, with additional certification in various treatment modalities in addition. Each counsellor has professional liability insurance and is held to a high standard in the Code of Conduct of the Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counsellors.
- Joy Johnson, PhD, ABC – Director of Operations: Joy's job is to keep the centre running smoothly by enabling all the staff to do their work to the best of their abilities.
- Sam Berg, D.Min, RMFT – Director of Counselling Services: Sam oversees the work of the counsellors, ensuring high quality and compassionate therapy. He also has a client list of his own and is approved for Ceridan and Interlock EAP and First Nations Health Canada clients.
- Delmer Harrison, MA – Counsellor specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy: Delmer works closely with couples in resolving marital issues and with individuals on a wide range of issues.He works with individuals, couples and families. He is approved for Shepell-fgi and Human Solutions EAP clients.
- Kevin Eby, MA -- Counsellor specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy: Kevin has considerable experience working with First Nations families and communities.
- Keith Hecker, MSW -- Counsellor with many years experience working with children and youth, and adults with issues such as addictions, behavioural problems, mental health issues and marriage issues.
- Cynthia Voegeli -- Intern specializing in working with children and youth, as well as couples.
- Frederick Voegeli -- Intern specializing in working with youth.
- Shelley Kerr – Office Manager: Shelley keeps appointments and fee payments in order, and sees that the office is always professional in appearance. She is our "first contact" for clients are they come into the office.