Mary-Beth Fallon

Mary-Beth Fallon joined Key Assets with over 20 years of experience in counseling and program development for children, youth, and families within community, private, and institutional settings, with a strong focus on mental health, complex mental illness, intimate partner violence, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. Mary-Beth is a registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. Through her educational journey, Mary-Beth has achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Sociology/Women studies), a Certificate in Criminology, and both a Bachelor’s and an advanced graduate Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Mary-Beth has spent over a decade managing programs and several years in senior and directorial positions on the west coast as well as the metro region of the province. She elected to concentrate her professional social work practice on working with individuals with complex mental illness, trauma, concurrent addictions, and their families. Her practice is strongly influenced by Psychosocial Development and System Theories and utilizes a Trauma Informed Lens to guide her work. Mary-Beth has added specialized training in several areas including Trauma, Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention, and is currently an ASIST Trainer. She also has completed specialized Suicide Intervention training for working with Children and Youth.

Mary-Beth has a passion for working with families to create a supportive space for healing.  In her current role as manager of Family-Based Care, Mary-Beth works collaboratively with the Family-Based Care team to provide support for the carers, their families, and the children and youth matched in their homes. She is continually motivated by an acute enthusiasm for supporting long-term sustainable placement options.