Suicidality and Self-Injury: A Message of Hope – October 8th at 7:00pm ET

Mercy Canada’s Director Program Operations Rachelle Ashbee and Executive Director Nicole Bartel join us to share a Christ-centered and hope-infused approach to the delicate topic of suicidality and self-injury.

Mercy Canada provides Christ-focused, free of charge mental health programming. We serve women (and soon men) struggling with life controlling issues such as eating disorders, self-harm, suicide ideation, intimate partner violence, grief, depression, anxiety, and boundaries. Our program is holistic and includes counseling from registered clinical counselors, professional nutrition guidance, wellness/fitness support from a BCRPA trainer, financial literacy coaching, group work, and our signature Keys to Freedom Bible study. Our clients’ journey through our programming takes on average nine months to complete. Our head office is in Langley, BC but we serve people across Canada. We are able to accommodate both online and in person requests.
https://mercycanada.ca/

Rachelle Ashbee (Mercy Canada – Director of Program Operations)

Rachelle Ashbee holds a master’s degree in counselling and has been working in the social service sector with teens and women since 2005. In 2010 Rachelle was hired as the Director of Counselling at Mercy Canada in our 20-bed residential care facility. Today Rachelle holds the position of Director of Program Operations within the Mercy Canada Wellness Centre, serving women 13 and older who struggle with their mental health and life-controlling issues such as eating disorders, self-injury, suicidality, anxiety, depression, and addictions.

Nicola Bartel (Mercy Canada – Executive Director)

Nicola Bartel has been in active social service ministry to women struggling with their mental health since 1996. She first served on staff at a home for pregnant teens and young adult women, then managed, developed, and implemented a program for adults living
with the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. As the Executive Director of Mercy Canada, she oversees and provides direction for all aspects of the ministry, including programs, staffing, community relations, and finances.