Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation and their children who are experiencing family violence or struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Fees

None

Contacts

Dorothy Jordan - Community Wellness Worker
communitywellness@llcfn.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibwe, upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports reduction or prevention of family and community violence

Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for family violence
Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to develop a plan of action for identified concerns
Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and treatment centres
Offers Indigenous culture-based healing, self-help processes for anger management, and positive self-image development; alternative discipline methods and positive relationships
Organizes and facilitates community events in schools, powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevention of family violence
Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based violence awareness