Strengthening Families since 1940

 

Our Services

One-on-One Counselling

Our counsellors provide one-on-one counselling. To set up an appointment please call 519-621-5090. Many of our programs are subsidized by local partners, government or other programs. We also currently offer an equitable fee structure that allows you to "Choose Your Rate". 



Groups

We provide a series of group sessions to support you as you walk towards healing. From grief counselling to relationship groups to managing anger.

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"All people deserve to feel valued as part of our community... I am incredibly thankful for a generous community which supports our recovery homes and social enterprise."
Marian Best

Vision

We envision a community where emotional/mental health and well-being are prioritized and destigmatized.

Mission

Porchlight provides a safe space where counselling and addictions services support the emotional well-being of people in Cambridge and North Dumfries. 

Values

Exceptional

Inclusive

Community Based

Advocacy

Empathy

Our Roots

In 1940 a group of community members came together to support local families who suffered loss of employment and the loss of family members as a result of WWII.

The group knit socks, produced medical bandages, assisted families with food and urgent living costs and provided counselling for soldiers returning from war. The counselling took many forms: helping strengthen re-united families; supporting soldiers as they faced post experience trauma; walking with soldiers as they found meaningful employment.

The services grew and, in 1961, Family Counselling Centre (our name at the time) incorporated as a non-profit agency and acquired charitable status in 1967. Founding members continued their contribution to the community by extending their reach and establishing the Cambridge Kin Club and the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries. In October of 2022, we rebranded to Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services, renewing our long-standing commitment to Cambridge and North Dumfries. 

Our Funding

We are grateful for donors and financial supporters who extend the availability of funding to all people. Without their support, we would not be able to continue to provide the quality of services currently available.

Federal Government

Provincial Government 


Municipal Governments 


Foundations and Granting Bodies 

Individual donations from private citizens (like you!)


Our Staff

Leadership

Cameron Dearlove
Executive Director 

Derek Campbell, M.S.W., R.S.W
Director of Counselling Services

Marian Best
Addictions Clinical Supervisor 

Jessica Owen
Program & Operations Director  


Administration 

Cheryl Robinson
Reception

Kaitlin MacKenzie-Keyes
Administration & Intake

Jonathan cassels
Fundraising & strategic communications lead

Kate McLachlan
Administrative coordinator

Lisa Mariano-Amaral 
Clinical Administrative Support

Rachel Jackson 
Administration & Intake


Social Workers and Psychotherapists

Derek Campbell, M.S.W., R.S.W
Registered Social Worker

Scott LewisMA, RP (he/him)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Kyoung KimPH.D, MA, RP, CCC. (he/him)
Registered Psychotherapist 

Jessica StrobelM.S.W., R.S.W (she/her)
Registered Social Worker

Mikaila Cosman, M.S.W., R.S.W
Registered Social Worker

Sabina Santilli, B.S.W., R.S.W., MA
Registered Social Worker 

Kalysha Feltz, M.S.W, R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker

NANCY KUWABARA, R.P., MA
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

ANNA BARTH, R.P., MA
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST 

Josephine Liauw, R.P. (Q), MA/MDiv.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

VALERIE CLARK, M.ED., R. P., C.C.C
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST 

Tanya Chisholm, R.P. Intern
Registered Psychotherapy Intern

Samiha Rahman, r.p(Q), MA.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Maja Maksic, M.s.w.
Registered Social Worker


Addiction Services Counsellors & Support

Marian Best
Addictions Clinical Supervisor

Don Johnson
Addictions Counsellor

Julie Egerton
Addiction Recovery Home Client Support Coordinator

Anita Byrnell
Recovery Home & Addictions Support Worker

Jade mosala (she/her)
Addiction Recovery Home Client Support Coordinator


PAR (Partner Assault Response) Facilitators & Support

Valerie Clark, M.Ed., R. P., C.C.C
PAR Program Coordinator

Paul Sauder
PAR Facilitator 

Emma Callon 
PAR Facilitator 

Jessica StrobelM.S.W., R.S.W (she/her)
PAR Facilitator 

BRENDA CLEMENTS S.S.W.
PAR PARTNER CONTACT


Community Outreach & Support

BRENDA CLEMENTS, S.S.W.
ayR COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR 

Bethany Gordon
Social-Emotional learning Educator

Board Members

Our board is drawn from members from across the Region of Waterloo and each have a deep connection with Cambridge and North Dumfries.  If you are thinking of supporting our agency, please consider bringing your gifts and talents to one of the committees or to the board.  We seek individuals with a lived experience of struggles with mental health; with accounting, legal, management, communications, marketing, technology, special events/fundraising experience or enthusiasm as well as counselling administration experience.

Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services enjoys excellent support from our board of directors.  Currently our members are: 

  • Cameron Dearlove, Executive Director, ex officio
  • Diana Drackley, President, Not-for-Profit Consultant
  • Douglas Bartholomew-Saunders, Vice President, Health and Social Services Leadership 
  • Ray Ward, Secretary, Retired Staff Sergeant
  • Alaa Arman, Student at Conestoga College
  • Jessica Bellamy, Registered Nurse
  • Jessica Hill, Addictions and Mental Health Worker, KW Urban Native Wigwam Project
  • Janet Jones, PhD Candidate, Policy Analyst
  • Sherri Tryon-Hughes, Career Centre Manager, Conestoga College

In addition to our board of directors there a number of standing committees

  • Finance Committee
  • Governance Committee
  • Human Resources Committee
  • Marketing/Events Committee
  • Risk Management Committee
  • Addictions Committee

Annual Report & Financial Audit

Annual General Report

Check out our latest 2023-24 Annual General Report below.

Audited Financial Statements

Download a copy of our latest audited financial statements for 2023-24.

Strategic Plan

Take a look at our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, approved by our Board of Directors in July 2022.

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Contact 

Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services of Cambridge and North Dumfries

1315 Bishop Street North Unit 203,
Cambridge, ON
N1R 6Z2

Tel. 519-621-5090
Email: info@porchlightcnd.org