Bio:

Amy Ewart was elected to the HSAS Executive Council in 2014. Amy is the HSAS Treasurer and sits on the HSAS Communications, Executive and Finance Committees. She represents Mental Health Therapists and Recreation Therapists across Saskatchewan Healthcare. She is also part of the Autism Team at Child & Youth Services and is part of the  OH&S Committee in her work place. She also acts as a trainer for the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program.

Amy has worked as a Program Coordinator for the Lethbridge Schizophrenia Society, a Developmental Therapist with the Autism Resource Centre, and currently as a Senior Mental Health Therapist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority  – HSAS Union Region 11 (formerly the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region) at the Child & Youth Services Autism Centre in Regina.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation degree from the University of Calgary, Early Childhood Education Program Level I certification from  Lethbridge Community College as well as a Diploma in Disability Studies from Lethbridge Community College. She also completed studies in the Autism Intervention Certificate Program through the University of New Brunswick.

As a Senior Mental Health Therapist Amy is eager and proud to be able to continue working with families and individuals who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as other mental health diagnoses.

Bio:

Tracy Erickson has 22 years of front-line addictions work experience. He holds two bachelor of art degrees: one in Sociology; the other in Psychology. He currently works as the Addictions Team Clinical Lead at Yorkton Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Services, for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (formerly the Sunrise Health Region).

Throughout his career, Tracy has acquired a broad spectrum of overall addictions specific experiences in group settings, one to one therapy, community involvement, youth, adult and families.  He has observed numerous trends, applications, and practices during his career.

Tracy believes that alcohol and drug addiction services in Saskatchewan need a strong voice to maintain autonomy and independence while functioning and integrating effectively within the larger Mental Health and Addictions Services team framework.

Tracy has years of experience within his profession and the Union, which include:

• New Member Orientator
• Respectful Workplace facilitator
• Past Co-Chair of Sunrise/HSAS Regional Council
• Delegate at the HSAS Annual Convention
• Long standing member of HSAS Grievance Committee
• Previous OHS Workplace representative
• Current member representative on EFAP Committee