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Ascent Psychology

Ascent Psychology is staffed by Dr. Katie Kryski, R.Psych. and Dr. Melanie Parkin, R.Psych. Drs. Kryski and Parkin are Registered Psychologists who provides intervention and comprehensive assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples/families facing a range of clinical and personal issues. They work out of Revelstoke, BC but are available to provide telepsychology services to remote areas. They will work with you to find an approach that fits for you personally while meeting your therapeutic needs.

​Please visit their practice website for more details regarding their services, rates, and contact information. Ascent Psychology can be contacted through the website or via telephone.

Specialties: intervention, assessment/diagnosis, and consultation for mild to severe mental health issues.

P. (250) 837-0966 F: (250) 805-0404
W. ascentpsychology.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Shuswap-Revelstoke Branch is part of a nationwide, volunteer organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, community-based research and service. Among others, local programs and services include the Revelstoke Awareness and Outreach Program, and partnering to support mental health promotion (community education, information and navigation).

433 Hudson Avenue Salmon Arm BC
P. (250) 832-8477 ext.102
E. denise.butler@cmha.bc.ca
W. www.shuswap-revelstoke.cmha.bc.ca

Child and Youth Mental Health – Ministry of Children and Family Development

The community-based Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) services provide a range of specialized mental health services. These services and support range from mental health promotion and mental illness prevention to early intervention, treatment and support services for infants, children and youth with mental health problems, from birth to 18 years of age, and their families/caregivers. Working collaboratively with children and youth and/or their families/caregivers, CYMH practitioners provide free services and supports including intake, screening and referral, assessment and planning, treatment, case management, and consultation.

Specialties: assessment and treatment of anxiety. depression, OCD, ADHD and many other serious mental health issues of children and youth; family support and consultation; outreach psychiatry

210 Garden Ave, Revelstoke BC
P. (250) 837-7612 F: (250) 837-3519
E. Amanda.MacIntosh@gov.bc.ca
W. gov.bc.ca

Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society

The mission of Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society is to support individuals and families in Revelstoke by providing and advocating for accessible, responsive social services. In doing so, they provide services to individuals and families from prenatal to senior years.

Specialties: counselling, food bank, social justice & housing support, child development, school outreach

314 Second St East, Revelstoke BC
P. (250) 837-2920 F: (250) 837-2909
E. info@community-connections.ca
W. community-connections.ca

Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society

The professional counsellors at Community Connections are committed to building constructive and collaborative partnerships with individuals and families seeking support. Their practice is inclusive, client-centered and sensitive to culture, gender and spirituality. Counselling services provided at Community Connections include individual, family and group.

The team have a range of professional backgrounds including Social Work education and registration, Psychology, Early Childhood Education and Educational Assistant Programs, and are committed to ongoing professional development.

Counselling services are funded by the Government of British Columbia through the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Ministry of Community Services as well as contracted Employee Assistance Program Providers.

Specialties:

314 Second St East, Revelstoke, BC
P. (250) 837-2920, F. (250) 837-2909
E. intake@community-connections.ca
W. www.community-connections.ca

Elementary District Counsellors – School District 19

The District Mission is to Create a dynamic and safe environment for students to:

  • approach learning today and tomorrow with passion and joy
  • acquire knowledge and skills according to individual potential
  • develop personal and social values that prepare students to become citizens who contribute to a healthy, sustainable and democratic society; and
  • enable all learners to develop their social, academic, emotional and physical well-being.

The Elementary District Counsellor provides counselling and support to all three (3) elementary schools in Revelstoke: Arrow Heights, Begbie View, and Columbia Park Elementary School.  To find out more about meeting Sean Borthwick, Elementary Counsellor, contact your school by clicking on the above links.

Specialties: services and counselling support to children, their families and the systems around them, psychological assessment, speech-language and/or hearing support for all school-aged children.

Family Justice Counsellor

Separation and divorce have a profound impact on all family members. Loss of security is often coupled with intense feelings of grief. The stress can be overwhelming for kids, teens and parents.  Get age-appropriate information to guide you through separation and divorce. Be sure the information is correct for your province. Select your age group and explore content in others sections too.

A Family Justice Counsellor provides assistance with parenting issues related to separation or divorce – for example, sorting out issues regarding parenting time and parenting responsibilities, as well as child and spousal support. Counsellors are trained to provide legal information, emotional support and short-term counselling, referrals to community services, post-separation mediation, etc. They do not provide legal advice. All services are confidential and free of charge to parents and other family members.

P. (250) 549-5588 or 1 (888) 282-2283
W. familieschange.ca

School District 19 (Revelstoke)

The School District No.19 (SD19) mission is to create a dynamic and safe environment for students to:

  • Approach learning today and tomorrow with passion and joy
  • Acquire knowledge and skills according to individual potential
  • Develop personal and social values that prepare students to become citizens who contribute to a healthy, sustainable and democratic society
  • Enable all learners to develop their social, academic, emotional and physical well-being

Specialties: services and counselling support to children, their families and the systems around them, psychological assessment, speech-language and/or hearing support for all school-aged children

501 11th Street East, Revelstoke BC
P. (250)-837-2101 F: (250)-837-9335
W. www.sd19.bc.ca

Terri Forester Counselling

Terri Forester is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor candidate and is offering individual and family counselling sessions for those seeking support with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, life and career transitions. Her approach is an integrative blend of adlerian, existential, person centered, narrative, solution based, family system, choice and reality therapies with mindfulness and holistic applications. She believes that we all walk our own unique journey and is passionate about empowering others to make decisions to move forward toward new goals on their own distinct life path. Available to work with individuals, families, and children ongoing or for single session.

314 Mackenzie Ave.
Revelstoke BC
P. (250) 837-1750
E. terriforestercounselling@gmail.com
W. terriforestercounselling.com