Family Aboriginal Treatment
Posted by CDR Help Desk on Jun 10, 2014 in Aboriginal Addiction Treatment, Family Addiction Help | 0 comments
In addition to speaking with people needing treatment for themselves or a loved one, we also collaborate regularly with therapists and counselors whose clients are in need of specialized programs for their addiction and dependency issues.
Jake* made a deal with the devil to get his substance-abusing parents sober. His counselor called us, after observing Jake’s struggles, looking for youth PTSD programs and programs for substance-affected family members. Unfortunately for Jake and many others, there are few programs out there for family members struggling with a loved one’s addiction; only seven that we are aware of.
We sent this link to Jake’s counselor. It details all native alcohol and drug abuse programs by type and region throughout Canada. We sent information specifically for family support and treatment: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/substan/ads/nnadap-pnlaada_dir-rep-eng.php#famil
FAMILY PROGRAMS FOR FIRST NATIONS
Armstrong Native Residential Services
Round Lake Treatment Centre
Armstrong
Phone: (250) 546-3077
Open to all first nations and non-natives. Programs are 32 to 41 days and are offered on a closed-group basis. Jake will need a referral to attend this facility located on the Okanagan Indian Reserve near Vernon. Program focuses include holistic healing and First Nations’ culture. Funded by the First Nations & Inuit Health Branch and Interior Health Authority.
Kitwanga Native Residential Services
Wilp Si’Satxw House of Purification
Kitwanga Road, Kitwanga
Phone: (250) 849-5211
Wilp Si’Satxw hosts a family program for all age groups in the summer (June to July, July to August). All programs have an addiction focus. For psychiatric services, the psychiatrist spends the last week of each program with clients. For aftercare, a counselor provides direct follow-up and support for alumni.
Prince’George’Na-ve’Residential Services
Carrier Sekani Family Services 987 4th Avenue
Prince George, BC V2L 3H7
Phone: (250) 562-3591
Email: jackie@csfs.org
Camp runs 6 months out of the year from May to October and 7 days long. This camp includes smudging, prayer, circle, workshop, and an evening activity.
Port Alberni Native Residential Services
Kackaamin Family Development Centre
7830 Beaver Creek Road Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8N3 Phone: (250) 723-7789 Email: info@kackaamin.org
Williams Lake Native Residential Services
Nenqayni Wellness Society
Williams Lake
Phone: (250) 989-0301
For family program, all ages and genders can participate. Programs are 42 days and include daycare. There are 19 beds for the family program. If one person has a status number, then the rest of the family qualifies for NNADAP funding.
Fort Alexanders Native Adult Primary Treatment
Sagkeeng’Mino’Pima-ziwin Family Centre
Box 4 For Alexanders, MB R0E 0P0
Phone: (204) 367-2172
Email: Intake@familytreatment.ca
A 10-bed family program that last 7 days.
Moosonee Native Adult Primary Treatment
Sagashtawao Healing Lodge
Moosonee, Ontario P0L 1Y0
Phone: (705)-336-3450
E-Mail: sagashtawao@ontera.net
A co-ed first nations residential program for individuals 18 years and over. Languages spoken: English and Cree. Also have a residential program for the entire family (The ”Family Healing” Program).
