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Aboriginal Family Health and Addictions Program has established an Aboriginal Youth Mental Health and Addictions Committee.   The  committee works to make certain that appropriate planning, emergency response and health strategies are in place for Aboriginal youth dealing with mental health and addiction issues.  

EDUCATION
White Buffalo Aboriginal Health Society hosts a variety of free education and awareness workshops designed for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health providers, social service providers and community members.  The primary focus is on issues concerning Aboriginal youth mental health and addictions.  
Workshops occur throughout the year.  Please contact White Buffalo Aboriginal Health Society and Resource Centre for a schedule or to be contacted about upcoming events.
We are always looking for speakers willing to present on relevant and interesting topics related to Aboriginal holistic health.  If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, or want to speak on please contact the Health Coordinator to discuss your ideas.

CONTACT/REFERRAL SERVICE
The Aboriginal Family Health and Addictions Program maintains a community health data base of existing and new health and social service programs inclusive of addictions and mental health services, child and family services, family counselling, housing and other relevant medical or community needs.  Our contact/referral service system works to enhance the coordination of mental health and addictions services.  It also  promotes improved access to mental health and addictions services and to ensure culturally appropriate services are in place and made in a timely manner.  

PRIMARY HEALH  CLINIC
White Buffalo Aboriginal Health Society has a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides client-centered health care including:
  • Men’s/Women’s /Family Health
  • Ordering of diagnostic screening tests
  • Treatment of acute and chronic illnesses
  • Referrals to specialists when required
  • Prescribing of most medications
  • No narcotics will be prescribed or be kept on site
EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM
1:30PM TO 4:30PM
 
White Buffalo Aboriginal Health Society & Resource Centre is a culturally based holistic health centre committed to supporting Aboriginal children, adults, families & communities in achieving a balanced & healthy lifestyle. By combining both traditional & modern practices White Buffalo's programs are dedicated to support traditional Aboriginal values encompassing the connectedness of emotional, spiritual, physical & mental well-being.

As a child & family centered program, Mawman Noor works in partnership with families and /or caregivers to assist children who need extra support in their day to day activities. By providing children & families with resources & opportunities to strengthen existing skills & learn new ones, the Mawman Noor program aims to provide opportunities for Aboriginal children to develop fully & successfully throughout their lives & affirm their positive sense of themselves.

Last Updated (Monday, 04 January 2010 07:22)

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