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Knowledge of Indigenous people’s culture and challenges that have been faced due to colonization;

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An opportunity to connect and expand their cultural knowledge and practice;

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Support in developing coping skills, resiliency, self-esteem, and pride in their identity;

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Motivation to avoid patterns of substance use in a harm reduction or abstinence model dependent upon the individual; Promotion of spiritual recognition and awareness of

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Grief and Loss counselling;

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Anger Management and assertiveness training;

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Building a foundation for healing which includes the family and community

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Provide an opportunity to learn cultural skills through land-based programming

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The program will provide mental health and/or substance use healing utilizing a trauma-informed approach to Indigenous youth aged 12-17, regardless of gender identity.

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The Healing Lodge has capacity for 6 youth. Each youth will have access to their own private bedroom.

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The 12-week residential program integrates relationship building, group therapy, healthy eating, traditional medicines, ceremony, and language while respecting the values and beliefs of the First Nation communities we service.

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The program is residential in nature and incorporates land-based healing methods that will support the needs of the youth throughout the duration of the program.

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A holistic approach is taken to address spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing in a means to treat mental health challenges and addictions; along with community connection to ensure continuity of care, collaboration and wrap around support services are met post-discharge.

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It will support connection with traditional Indigenous culture through prayer and ceremony, family and community participation, storytelling, and being part of the land.