Wichiwaywin Program
| Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre Inc. Wichiwaywin Program is funded through First Nations & Inuit Health Branch. The Wichiwaywin Program is mandated to: | ||
 Provide crisis intervention mental
health counselling benefits to all registered members of: |
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| Chemawawin Cree Nation | ||
| Mosakahiken Cree Nation | ||
| Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation | ||
| Sapotaweyak Cree Nation | ||
| Grand Rapids First Nation | ||
| residing on and off reserve in the Swampy Cree Tribal Council catchment area. | ||
| Provide clients with professional
mental health treatment required on an early intervention, |
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| short-term basis, to address at-risk, crisis situations when such treatment is not available in their community. | ||
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| The Wichiwaywin Program and the Swampy Cree Tribal Council Residential School Project provide programs and services that promote healing for individuals and communities whom may be experiencing negative effects of the residential school system. The following are examples individuals/communities may be experiencing: | ||
 Low Self Esteem |
Poor Self Image |
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| Loss of Cultural Identity |
Cultural Confusion |
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| Anger Outbursts/Rage |
Feelings of Worthlessness |
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| Difficulty Identifying
Emotions/Feelings |
Difficulty Expressing
Feelings or Needs |
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| For more information/services contact the Wichiwaywin Program. | ||
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Questions and/or Concerns |
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| If you have any questions/concerns on how to access counselling services or if you have any questions/concerns about the services you are receiving, you may take the following steps: | ||
| 1. Talk to your counsellor, if you are not satisfied, then... | ||
| 2. Talk to your Health Administrator, BFI/BHC Worker in your community... | ||
| Be sure that you inform Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre Inc.: | ||
| a) Wichiwaywin Supervisor/Counsellor | ||
| b) Executive Director | ||
| 3. Mental Health Unit and First Nations and Inuit Health Branch at (204) 984-7015. | ||
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"Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre Inc. Wichiwaywin Program provides culturally |
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relevant counselling services in the Swampy Cree Tribal Council Region". |
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| Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre Inc. Wichiwaywin Program: | ||
| Nancy Martin, Wichiwaywin Supervisor/Counsellor | Phone: (204) 627-1520 | |
| Randy Laronde, Residential School Counsellor | Phone: (204) 627-1521 | |
| Vacant, Wichiwaywin Counsellor | Phone: (204) 627-1516 | |
| Michelle Ballantyne, Administrative Assistant | Phone: (204) 627-1525/1526 | |
| 210 Fischer Avenue | ||
| Fax Number: (204) 623-4747 | ||
| Pager Number: (204) 933-2224 | ||
| Toll Free On-Call Cell Phone Number: 1-866-288-4813 | ||