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Youth Addictions

Wabano’s Mental Health Walk-in Counselling is a free counselling service for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit clients of any age or gender. It offers the same day short-term mental health/wellness support for you and/or your family. There is no referral or appointment necessary to access Walk-in Counselling service. Please visit the Wabano website to see the most up-to-date hours.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse problems from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers a mental health crisis line for children and youth experiencing mental health distress. Support can be provided immediately over the phone or can be met in person. Offers extended care services to First Nations youth and young adults who are aging out of foster care.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse problems from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Mental Health Counselling

Offers programming and services to address family violence and community wellness, including: Education and prevention programming; crisis intervention; developing action plans; individual and family counselling; case management; and advocacy and outreach. Offers extended care services to First Nations youth and young adults who are aging out of foster care.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse problems from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Mental Health Counselling

Offers programming and services to address family violence and community wellness, including: Education and prevention programming; crisis intervention; developing action plans; individual and family counselling; case management; and advocacy and outreach. Offers extended care services to First Nations youth and young adults who are aging out of foster care.

In person crisis services

Promotes the safety of each community through the emergency response plans coordinated by the area First Response teams Acts as the liaison between the communities and Nishnawbe-Aski Nation in regards to responding to regional crisis situations Provides training to each community"s crisis coordinators, volunteer crisis teams and community members Provides support to community crisis coordinators with office procedures, documentation and reporting Facilitates intervention, counselling and support group services for community members who are experiencing some form of crisis Maintains and updates a Regional Crisis Response Manual that includes all the Wabun Tribal Area communities Crisis Response PlansSupport services provided can include: Debriefing and stabilization Identification of issues and appropriate referrals to community and regional resources Spiritual supportServices provided for various reasons including the following but not limited to: Accidental deaths Attempted suicide Bullying in the schools Domestic assaults and violence Flooding and/or evacuation Homicide Loss through fire Sudden death Trauma of any form

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Youth Addictions

Provides services for Individuals, Couples and Families.

Youth Addictions

Individual counselling in midtown and downtown Toronto.

Community Mental Health Centers

28 bed (23 HSC (Homes for Special Care) and 5 private) adult assisted living facility for people with a mental health diagnosis. Services include housekeeping, assistance with daily living activities, cooking, laundry and medical transportation.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

To coordinate and manage the delivery of Social Services for Walpole Island First Nation, while maintaining high quality standards of service and ensuring the implementation of effective community programming.Programming includes: Adult and youth probation and parole Youth Diversion Program Court support and accompaniment Mental health and addictions support Child and youth programming Parenting education and support Cultural and community programs and iniatives

Crisis lines & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Coordinates emergency response plans through the area Resource Team as part of Shibogama Tribal Council Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

Support Groups

COVID19 -- All services suspended until further noticeCrisis Intervention Assistance assist client in addressing health, housing and safety needs through the development of comprehensive care plans applications for Canada Pension Plan, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, passports, other identification supportive counselling advocacy with case workers, housing and government agenciesHIV/AIDS Prevention & IDU Harm Reduction Program harm reduction supplies and services, referrals, education and non-judgmental support harm reduction outreachHomelessness Prevention Program -- for adults 55 years and older at risk of losing their housing information, referral, counselling advocacy crisis intervention and ongoing monitoringCaregiver Support, 416-694-1138 ext 156 -- respite care * supportive counselling * coordination of health care services, transportation, shopping, errands, light housekeeping, companionship, short respite care and yard work * support group