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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Community Wellness Worker

Community Wellness Worker

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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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807-548-6340
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Fax: 807-548-5035
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Last updated: Nov 18, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation and their children who are experiencing family violence or struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Fees

None

Contacts

Stephen Powassin - Community Wellness Worker
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports reduction or prevention of family and community violence
  • Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for family violence
  • Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to develop a plan of action for identified concerns
  • Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and treatment centres
  • Offers Indigenous culture-based healing, self-help processes for anger management, and positive self-image development; alternative discipline methods and positive relationships
  • Organizes and facilitates community events in schools, powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevention of family violence
  • Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based violence awareness
Last updated: Nov 18, 2024: Suggest an edit
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