Sakələməlsowakən Family Wellness Program
The Sakələməlsowakən Family Wellness Program has been developed to support Indigenous families to feel strong in themselves, develop resilience and be successful. The program is grounded in Indigenous worldviews, is family focused, and incorporates traditional practices such as Elder guidance, language, and culture. The program focuses on identifying and leveraging family and community strengths to promote success. It also identifies families at risk of crisis and will intervene to keep families/clients on a path to success. The Family Wellness Program is a voluntary service with no commitment requirements. None of your information will be shared without your consent. With your approval, information will be shared with external resources to help set up you services
Our Services Include:
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This service offers access to licensed Indigenous counsellors and others with relevant experience, who have demonstrated culturally-safe practice. All clients, regardless of health benefits, insurance, or personal financial means, can access our network of counsellors and receive timely mental health support. We pay the professional fees when clients do not have the financial means to pay themselves.
You can read about our mental health partners here.
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Once each week, Indigenous nurse practitioner (NP) Trina Clooney offers a clinic at our centre. NP services include health assessments, perinatal care, vaccinations, health education, ordering of medications and medical tests, follow up appointments, and referrals to other services.
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This service is provided to complete and file applications on behalf of families who's children have unmet needs and require financial assistance to ensure that their child's needs are met.
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