On June 5th, 2013, The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre opened its doors for the first time. 10 years later, we are celebrating that milestone. Executive Director Monique Yashinskie tells Oldies 107.7 that being known in the community was her first goal.
Yashinskie also says that when they first opened their doors, she didn’t expect to grow so quickly.
Looking to the future she urged the need for sustainable funding.
“This really is a significant milestone” said Donna Stokell, Chairperson of the Board “ for our Board and most importantly for the clients we have provided service for. Our Vision is to be a beacon of light on the journey to mental wellness. Our mission since establishment is to work with our community in creating a safe and trusted place where people feel heard, understood and are supported.”
With services accessible throughout the County, the Robbie Dean Counselling Service offers a broad range of support including: Anxiety and Depression Support; Grief and Loss Support; Anger Management Support; Trauma Recovery and Short term Counselling.
The Robbie Dean Centre operates two locations in Renfrew County. One at 84 Isabella Street in Pembroke and the other at 39 Renfrew Ave W, Renfrew.
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)