Kevin Ferguson
Executive Director, Ext. 511
Behavioural Health Services
kevinferguson@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Kevin is a dedicated and experienced professional with over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field. As the Executive Director at Behavior Health Services he leads the organization's mission to provide quality behavioural health services to underserved communities. Under Kevin's leadership, the organization's programs have seen significant growth, allowing it to serve thousands of individuals annually. He has a strong track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative program models, as well as building and managing high-performing teams. Prior to joining Behavior Health Services, Kevin served as the Program Manager at other mental health non-profit organizations, where he led the development and expansion of successful community-based programs. Kevin holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and is actively involved in national mental health professional organizations.
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Emily Ferguson
Executive Director, Ext. 530
Behavioural Health Institute
emilyferguson@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Emily is an accomplished leader with over 35 years of experience in the field of mental health education. As the Executive Director of Behavioural Health Institute, she leads the organization's mission to promote and advance behavioural health education, research and practice. Under Emily's leadership, the organization has expanded its reach to both national and international level, and has become a leader in the field through developing training, seminars and recognized degree level programs. She has a proven track record of successfully implementing strategic plans, fostering collaboration and partnerships, as well as managing high-performing teams. Prior to joining the Behavioural Health Institute, Emily served as the Director of Education at a national mental health organization, where she led the design and delivery of comprehensive education programs. Emily holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is actively involved in national professional organizations in the mental health field.
Tamara Anand
Education Coordinator, Ext. 633
Behavioural Health Services
tammyanand@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Tammy is a highly motivated and dedicated education coordinator with over 10 years of experience in the field of behavioural health. As the Education Coordinator for BHS, Tamara leads the organization's mission to provide quality behavioural health education to underserved communities. Under Tamara's leadership, the education department has seen significant growth, by expanding its reach to communities across the region through delivering workshops, training and seminars. She has a strong track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative education program, as well as building and managing high-performing teams. She holds a MA in Educational Psychology and is actively involved in sharing her expertise with other nonprofit organizations in the field of mental health education.
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Veronica Kebede
Teams Coordinator, Ext. 820
Behavioural Health Services
veronicakebede@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Veronica is an experienced and results-driven professional with over 8 years of experience as the Teams Coordinator for BHS. She is responsible for leading and coordinating the organization's multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of quality behavioural health services to underserved communities. Under her leadership, our teams have been able to improve their efficiency, productivity and the quality of services they provide. She has a strong track record of successfully leading and coordinating the efforts of multiple teams, as well as building and managing high-performing teams. She holds a BSc in Social work from the BHI. Veronica is actively involved in professional organizations in the field of behavioural health and is known for her dedication to the mission of BHS and the community we serve.
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Julianna Bennett
CRF Coordinator, Ext. 422
Behavioural Health Services
julesbennett@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Jules is a passionate and skilled program manager with over 10 years of experience in community residential facilities. As the Community Residential Facilities Program Manager for BHS, Julianna is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's efforts to provide housing and support services for individuals who have been released from correctional institutions and members of marginalized communities. Under her leadership and development of a successful reentry program, there has been a remarkable reduction in recidivism rates among residents. She has a proven track record of successfully developing and implementing program models, as well as building and managing effective teams. She holds Bachelor of Science in Social Work from BHI, is a licensed social worker and actively involved with various nonprofit organizations dedicated to criminal justice reform and housing advocacy.
Garret Jeffries
Counselling Program Coordinator, Ext. 301
Behavioural Health Services
garretpjeffries@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Garret is a highly skilled and compassionate counselling professional with over 30 years of experience in the field of behavioural health. As the Counselling Program Coordinator for BHS, Garret is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's efforts to provide counseling services to underserved communities. Under Garret's leadership, the counselling program has seen significant growth in clients served and has received positive feedback for its effectiveness. He has a strong track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative counseling program models, as well as building and managing high-performing teams of counselors. Prior to joining BHS, Garret served as a counselling supervisor at another non-profit organization, where he led the implementation of a successful counselling program for individuals with addiction and trauma-related issues. He holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Garret is actively involved with various nonprofit organizations in the field of counselling and mental health, and is committed to providing evidence-based care and improving access to counseling services for underserved communities.
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Zendaya DeSilva
Outreach Program Coordinator, Ext. 290
Behavioural Health Services
zendayadesilva@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Zendaya is a dynamic and dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of street outreach and behavioral health. As the Street Outreach Program Coordinator for BHS, Zendaya is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's efforts to provide support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. Under Zendaya's leadership, the organization's street outreach program has seen significant growth, reaching more individuals in need and providing tailored support to address their unique challenges. She has a strong track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative outreach program models, as well as building and managing high-performing teams. She holds a BSc in Social Work from the BHI and is a licensed social worker. Zendaya is actively involved with various nonprofit organizations in the field of street outreach and mental health and is committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Our Ever Evolving Team of
Counselors, Therapists,
Complex Care Aides & Volunteers
info@behaviouralhealthservices.org
Our team is comprised of current students and graduates of our Behavioural Health Institute Education Portal, Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs in the fields of Applied Behaviour Analysis, Behavioural Intervention, Human Behavioural Biology and Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic approaches. All Programs include combined online and extensive in-field practical instruction.
The BHS Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches BSc (Hons) degree course is delivered online with tutoring from our expert academics, who bring a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge to enrich our students learning further, helping them achieve a recognized university qualification. Courses cover areas including evidence-based practice, understanding and application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Compassionate-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, research skills and working with people with distress and disorder.