Who we are
Mission Statement
HKS Counselling Services is a Francophone community organization that strives to help improve the mental health, wellness and safety of its clientele through quality care and services in both official languages.
In addition to providing services, the organization is an institution whose role also encompasses maintaining the French language, transmitting Francophone culture and fostering solidarity in the Franco-Ontarian minority.
Mandate
The multidisciplinary team at HKSCS offers a complete range of services designed to meet the needs of its clientele in a holistic, fluid and integrated approach, including:
- Assessment and treatment of people with mental health issues;
- Emergency housing, support and assistance for women and their children who are victims of violence and/or in crisis;
- Immediate response and follow-up for victims of crime and tragic circumstances;
- Psycho-educational group sessions for people found guilty of violence against their partner;
- Services for people accused of minor criminal offences who serve community-based sentences.
Vision Statement
To be recognized as a leader in providing quality services and as a Francophone establishment aiming to maintain, improve and increase the range of services to meet the needs of the communities it serves.
Statement of VALUES / PRINCIPLES
- Care centred on the person’s needs
- Empowerment
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Strategic priorities
Board of Administration
Tracy Christianson, Chairperson
Primary school Director
Role: Representing Hearst and areaMichel Fortin, Vice-president
Professor at the University of Hearst
Role: Representing Kapuskasing and areaJessica Morin, Treasurer
Teacher
Role: Representing Kapuskasing and areaMireille Marchand, Member at Large
Speech Therapist
Role: Representing Kapuskasing and areaDenise Pelletier, Administrator
DOTA Caisse Alliance
Role: Representing Smooth Rock Falls and areaKarine Dupuis Pominville, Administrator
Professional Dietitian
Role: Representing Hearst and areaChristine Grenier - Tremblay, Administrator
Technician Registered in Social Work
Role: Representing Hearst and areaManagement team
Simon Dubosq
B.A. (Psy.) B.Ed.Director of Mental Health Programs
Phone: (705) 335-8468 [email protected]Terry Allard
B.A. (Psy.) et T.T.S.Director of Programs and Services for Victims
Phone: (705) 337-1122 [email protected]Michelle Gosselin
B.A. (Psy.)Victim Services & Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team Supervisor
Phone: (705) 335-8468 [email protected]Financial report
Organizational structure
