Tantalus Wellspring Society is honoured to contribute to the mental well-being of our community, and we are proud to share some testimonials from individuals who have been positively impacted by our programs and initiatives.
These stories reflect the need for initiatives like this, and reinforce our commitment to contributing toward a brighter, healthier future for everyone. We are thrilled to now be able to offer these services to all ages in the Sea to Sky.
From youth/parents/caregivers/individuals:
“I contacted Tantalus Wellspring when I became concerned for my 13 year old daughter‘s physical and mental well being. When it was obvious that the help she needed was beyond my capacity I was distraught. I am a low income single mother with two children and no outside financial support and I thought that there was no way I’d be able to get her the help she needed. I emailed Tantalus Wellspring and within 12 hours, not only had they replied, but they had also given the approval to go ahead and book sessions immediately with the Counselor in Squamish we had chosen. Within 2 days of seeking help, my daughter was working, in-person, with an amazing counselor here in town. When it became obvious that the initial sessions weren’t going to be enough, Tantalus Wellspring came through and added more funding to help my daughter. While this has been an unbelievably rough and challenging time, I am so grateful for the help you provided. It was so prompt and easy, which is exactly what both myself and my daughter needed during a time of great duress. While the road to mental and emotional well being is obviously going to be ongoing for her, her Counselor has allowed us to continue with her at a reduced rate which has also made a difference moving forward. She is doing so, so much better already and we couldn’t be more blessed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“After a traumatic experience for our daughter on social media, we went through a challenging time as a family. We reached out to your support so that she could receive the necessary psychological assistance. This helped us alleviate the difficult moments she had to endure. We are grateful to you. Thank you again for your support.”
“[What worked well] Being able to choose our own therapist who specialised in our concerns. The concerns are a work in progress, but this program was so helpful in accessing help from an amazing local therapist. Thank you so much, this program is an amazing asset to the community. Without it we could not have afforded the specific help we needed. “
“Tantalus Wellspring has been a vital resource for my daughter, providing her with access to therapy that she otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford due to funding barriers. Every interaction I’ve had with their staff has been thoughtful and compassionate. I’m incredibly grateful for the support they offer and for the options they provide to youth in need. It’s reassuring to know these resources are available.”
“Learning about Tantalus Wellspring truly changed my life. I have been eager and needing to go to therapy for years, but I have never been able to afford it. Thanks to this program I am finally able to get the help I need and I couldn’t be more thankful.”
“I would like to express my gratitude for the support I received through the program. The availability of counseling therapy in Portuguese made a huge difference for me, allowing me to receive the necessary support during a difficult time. This assistance had a very positive impact on my well-being, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. I appreciate everyone who makes this work possible.”
“Thanks to the Tantalus Wellspring Society I was able to have access to a counsellor when otherwise I wouldn’t have seeked professional help. This helped me make an important and difficult decision that will significantly transform my life. It is one decision that comes with a long transition period during which having clarity and perspective is crucial to not looking back. Thanks to your help, I am moving forward and doing much better. I can now focus on my life and wellbeing.”
“I really enjoyed the program. I was only able to see my counselor once a month because my budget didn’t allow for more visits. Thanks to the program, I was able to attend more frequently. This program helped relieve some of my financial pressure. Mental health is extremely important to me, and having regular sessions made a big difference. I absolutely love my counselor. With her, I feel heard and safe, which has made it easier for me to address my challenges and grow. “
“I met with my therapist for the first time in December because of some hard relationship issues I was going through at the time. From that first session I could see a huge improvement, not only in my relationship but in my own mental health. Unfortunately, I did not have the funds to keep seeing her. Therefore, I was unable to continue doing the work that was so greatly benefiting my life; this was a hard pill to swallow. Then I had a friend inform me of Tantalus Well Spring. It’s sad that therapy is financially inaccessible for so many people when mental health is such a fundamentally important aspect to our overall well being. I am certain from this therapy that I am now able to receive, not only will it greatly benefit my life but also the lives of the people around me. Thank you so much for the help!”
“Having access to free therapy sessions through this service has been incredibly valuable for my well-being. It removed financial barriers that would have otherwise made it difficult to seek support, and it has had a meaningful impact on my mental health. I truly appreciate the opportunity to participate in this program. Thank you for the work you do to make this support accessible.”
From therapists:
“Many families in Squamish do not have access to counselling. This program allowed many families to gain access.”
“As a counsellor, communication with the admin. was easy and payments were quick..”
“Removing financial barriers allowed the client to focus on their mental health without added financial stress. For a family that was grieving, my client and parent didn’t have to think about “how” they were going to pay for sessions. Rather, they were able to focus on the important support and therapeutic processing needed at the time of crisis.”
“I am so grateful to be a part of this program. Making counselling financially accessible can be a life influencing starting point for so many.”
From a pediatrician:
“Thank you for providing this family with the opportunity to obtain counsellor support via your resources. She has marked improvement in her symptoms and her headaches have almost completely resolved. Could you possibly provide more funded sessions?
XX has significantly benefitted from this counselling service more sessions will ensure optimal mental wellbeing”