To assist in building Aboriginal community capacity to respond to children and youth with mental health concerns while supporting Aboriginal children and youth to ensure that they have equitable, timely access to meaningful and appropriate mental health services that are culturally relevant.

What does the Aboriginal Wellness Coordinator do?

The Wellness Coordinator will assist families to navigate the wellness health system to access services that they may require and to identify services available to families.

They also refer families to the Aboriginal Development clinician.

Enhance

To work with the Aboriginal community to enhance the engagement of mental health services that can play a role in improving access to services.

Education and Training and Awareness

Provide education and training to support families and community. To create awareness of mental health issues and inform families and communities on services available.

Referral Process:

Simple and Easy

If you need help or would like to speak to the Aboriginal Development Clinician please call the Aboriginal Child and Youth Wellness Coordinator, Freda McLean.

Step 1: Call the Aboriginal Wellness Coordinator

Step 2: Complete the referral form with the coordinator

Step 3: The Coordinator sends the form to the Aboriginal Development Clinician or to the appropriate service or resource

Step 4: The Clinician contacts you to set up a time to meet.

For More Information Contact:

FREDA MCLEAN, BA

Email:    fmclean@syilx.org

Direct Line:  (250) 488-9947

Toll Free: 1-866-662-9609

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