About Us
“If you don’t have mental health, you don’t have health.”
We believe that mental health is a priority for quality of life, participation in society and that mental health is worth working for. We are a group of individuals with an interest in supporting mental health through a unique combination of healing and education that makes nature an essential part of thriving. We are working to create an effective mental health program that brings together several healing modalities in a community environment.
Our Team
Founder and Chair
Leah uses her lived experience to help people with mental health challenges build skills, live with increased quality of life, learn self-awareness and become more accepting of their conditions. As a Math and Photography teacher for the Calgary Board of Education, she has a passion for connecting with people of all ages, enjoys coaching, providing mentorship, and helping people build confidence.
Treasurer
Currently pursuing a degree in accounting, Adam brings financial expertise and a passion for making a difference to Time Out Healing Society. With prior experience in digital marketing, Adam combines creativity with strategic thinking to support the Time Out Healing Society’s mission.
Secretary
With 15 years experience on various boards and committees for nonprofits, charities and societies, Laura brings a seasoned perspective on running an organization with a generous mission. Specifically, her 10 years with the Alberta Vipassana Foundation, Artistic Direction at WEMA (workplace engagement mental health association) and co-founder of The Wagon (events without drugs & Alcohol) reflects her commitment to mental health & healing. She currently facilitates retreats for adults & teens.
Tammy Harder
Board Director
Tammy has spent much of her life personally navigating complex mental health disorders. With decades of lived experience, she has supported her mother and daughter in navigating the mental health system. Tammy has also been actively involved in her community volunteering with seniors since high school. With many years of experience as an office manager, Tammy has developed excellent organizational skills and offers a resourceful element to Time Out Healing Society. With a strong sense of advocacy for the mental health community, Tammy brings a compassionate voice and a wise perspective to our team.
Sally Dolton
Board Director
Sally is originally from the UK, and has been an educator for over 20 years. Now a citizen of Canada, she has been tutoring Canadian students for nearly 10 years. Sally prides herself on enabling students to achieve and surpass their perceived ability. Sally also has a passion for outdoor learning and is trained in Forest School, a nature-based approach to learning that fosters connection to the land and each other. With this training and her love for the outdoors, Sally brings a refreshing outlook and years of teaching experience to Time Out’s nature-based mental health curriculum design.
Time Out
Take a Time Out
To transform
Like a dragonfly
Gently surrounded by earth and sky
Take a Time Out
To feel safe
Held in the container of your being
Connected to the land, yourself and others
Take a Time Out
To this intimate, restful setting
Encouraged to Grow
Let go of delusions and old selves
Take a Time Out
To rediscover forgotten pieces
Ignite curiosity
Try new art forms and develop skills
Take a Time Out
To Remember who you are
Return with new eyes
