Weechi It Te Win Family Services - Devlin

Application

Open to referrals from any source; referral form available on website
Requires submission of completed information package, available on website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Families of any of the 9 First Nations communities in the Rainy Lake Tribal Region living either on/off-reserve
Family members must make a commitment to their own healing process and
Must actively participate in all components of the program
Individuals on a methadone/suboxone program are accepted

NOTE: NOT accepted are individuals actively using/misusing/abusing alcohol/drugs or deemed high-risk for violence

Fees

None

Contacts

Heidi Bolen-Kreger - Intake Treatment Specialist
807-274-3201 ext 1006 * heidi.bolen-kreger@weechi.ca
Ed Yerxa - Family Healing Program Manager
807-274-3201 ext 1005 * ed.yerxa@weechi.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers wholistic supports and services for families who have been affected by issues related to unresolved trauma

Provides healthy coping and stabilization techniques, psycho-education and a therapeutic environment to assist families in the healing process

Promotes Anishinaabe culture, ceremony and land-based teachings

Collaborates with other First Nation service providers for program delivery

Program is offered in three phases:

Pre-treatment/orientation including intake
Treatment, provided through a 15-day outpatient program
Post-discharge/aftercare services up to six months

Devlin - Family Healing Program