Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor Inc. Aboriginal Community Mental Health Worker Program
Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor Inc. Aboriginal Community Mental Health Worker Program
The Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre is driven by the desire of Aboriginal peoples within the areas of Windsor and Essex County to become a self-sufficient, self-determining, self-governing community. Historically, the Friendship Centre has been the focal point for Aboriginal peoples within the urban environment.
The Centre was incorporated in 1982 to facilitate the acquisition of key administrative funding. The Centre itself retains the grassroots support and direction that was evident in the founding members. The Centre and the Aboriginal community are inter-linked, seemingly a single entity.
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Services Offered
Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Program The Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions program (AYCMHA) provides friendly and confidential support to children and youth up to the age of 18 who (i)are struggling with mental health and/or addictions issues, (ii) may be experiencing difficulty navigating services in the community, or (iii) may simply have questions or concerns. This program is accessible regardless of a formal diagnosis, and welcomes family involvement.
The AYCMHA Program Offers: * Individual & Family Counselling (Online counselling option for County residents). * Group-based prevention programs such as the Mino Bimaw (Living a Good Life) Children's Program. * Group-based positive coping programs for children who are often feeling low, anxious fearful and having trouble with anger. * Parent / Caregiver skill building workshops and support. * Community outreach and support in conjunction with schools, foster parents, hospitals, etc. * Information about mental health services & resources in the community and support in accesses those services.
Aboriginal Community Mental Health Program Funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, the Aboriginal Community Mental Health Programme provides culture based mental health services to Aboriginal people regardless of their legal definition. Programme services include supportive counselling, cultural support services, education and awareness, intervention, advocacy, intakes and assessment, and referrals. Delivery of cultural sensitivity for mainstream service providers is a key component in addressing partnerships.
Fees and Payment
Services are free.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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