Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Community Wellness Programs |
Ten weeks of pre-treatment sessions either with families or one-on-one counselling with individuals. Candidates who successfully complete the pre-treatment are then sent to Alcohol and Drug Services in Whitehorse for treatment in preparation for the aftercare program. Aftercare counselling with male and female clients in separate groups - includeds Medicine Wheel video series and other hands on activities. Aftercare runs 12 months, meeting every week. Community Wellness Workers attend meetings with staff, justice committee, inter-agency group and liaison with schools.
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