OUR PURPOSE

Osawa-Mikinaakoos Oshkadisi-agamik uses a holistic healing model specifically designed to meet the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of Aboriginal children / youth who require residential services due to severe emotional dysfunction. This Short Term Assessment and Treatment Program provides cultural, clinical, educational and recreational supports which empower residents to use their own strengths and develop skills to continue on their path of healing.

PROGRAM GOALS

• To reduce incidences of suicide and suicidal attempts among children and youth in our communities.

• To provide a holistic healing experience in a supportive residential setting.

• To reduce incidents of family violence, sexual abuse and intergenerational abuse.

• To teach responsibility, accountability and the capacity to model and promote healthy lifestyles for youth.

• To help our children/youth reconnect to their culture through the use of land-based programming and Aboriginal healing practices.

• To strengthen the identity, self-worth and resiliency of Aboriginal children/youth.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A safe, nurturing environment that helps children/youth to identify and deal with personal issues that lead to depression and hopelessness, often resulting in self-harming behaviours.

• Individualized therapy plans that are developed to meet the unique needs of each person.

• A vast array of therapeutic  approaches which include both clinical and cultural methods.

• A team of knowledgeable and culturally competent staff members who are able to    respond effectively to the unique needs of each resident.

• Utilization of diverse community resources to provide a wide spectrum of treatment services.

• Specialized services for youth/family addiction issues, provided by Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

• Ministry of Children and Youth Services