About NRFS

To provide a counseling and referral service for individuals and families of North Renfrew seeking to enhance their personal growth and strengthen their family life.
To assist the community to respond to the changing social needs.

We view ourselves as a responsive and valuable resource within the North Renfrew Community. We believe in our strengths, professionalism, and the ability to work ethically in response to the needs of the people. We strive to offer services that are respectful, innovative and accessible.

Our services are available to all residents of North Renfrew from Chalk River to Deux Rivières.
We are a non-profit, community based agency providing confidential counseling, advocacy, education and support for individuals and families since 1968.
We are governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of community members.
Main focus of our work is crisis intervention, counseling and support. Information and referral, advocacy, education and community representation are important areas of our work

Executive Director, Counselor - Kelly Hawley (4 days per week
Counselor -Stephanie Gesner (4 days per week)
Office Manager - Nancy Carter (5 days per week)
Clinical supervision/Psychological Services, Dr. Henry Venema 1 day per month
Volunteer Accountant - Doreen Clements
Collective Kitchen - Facilitator and Child Care personnel (1 day/week for two 10 week sessions)