Indigenous Healing and Wellness Coordinator
Program Philosophy
Indigenous health is holistic and includes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects of life. Through this understanding, a vision of wellness which balances body, mind, emotion and spirit is promoted throughout the healing continuum.
The goal of the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS) is to foster improvements in the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals, families, communities and nations through:
- Promotion of equitable, violence-free relationships and healthy environments.
- Provision of equitable access to primary health and healing services and programs, including prevention, treatment and support, that are culturally appropriate and culturally competent.
- Building on the strengths and enhancing the capacities of Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Program
The focus of this program is on activities supporting community healing and wellness, and crisis intervention within the broader community. Activities include sharing circles, traditional and western peer support counseling services, treatment referrals, program referrals, court based support services and culturally based healing and wellness workshops.
The Healing and Wellness Coordinator acts as an advocate for community members dealing with various social service agencies such as the Children’s Aid Society, Legal Aid, ODSP, Windsor Housing and Ontario Works.
Community Partners
Indigenous Child Resource Centre
519-252-9183
Can-Am Urban native Non-Profit Homes
519-977-7782
Ska:na Family Learning Centre
519-948-8115
St. Clair Indigenous Student Centre
519-972-2727 ext. 4677
Turtle Island Education Centre
519-253-3000 ext. 3481
University of Windsor
519-253-3000 ext. 3481
Windsor / Essex Métis Council
519-974-0860
Canadian Mental Health Association
519-255-7440
Hiatus House
519-252-7781
House of Sophrosyne
519-252-2711
Iris Residential Inn and Services
519-252-1819
St. Leonard’s House
519-256-1878
Windsor Essex County Children’s aid Society
519-252-1171