Vision
Happy, healthy and empowered communities.
Mission
The Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre is committed to empowering aboriginal youth and families throughout Canada through the provision of a holistic healing program. The program is strongly influenced by traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and practices. Spirituality and reconnecting to the land will be key components in nurturing and building self-confidence and developing skills amongst youth and families to help them reach their full potential as community members.
Program
The Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre is located in the community of Sheshatshiu, Labrador. The Centre offers solvent addiction treatment services for First Nation youth, between the ages of 12 and 18. Charles J Andrew is a twelve-bed facility that operates a continuous intake cycle all year round.
The clinical portion of the program takes place at the main building in Sheshatshiu. A team of dedicated staff works with families on core issues of trauma, family dynamics, life skills, emotional management and addictions processes. Nutshimit is one of the core components of the program based on aboriginal culture, this land-based program comprises 50% of the treatment delivery. This included elder’s traditional knowledge and teachings.
Contact
Charles J Andrew Youth & Family Treatment Centre
Box 109
Sheshatshiu, NL
A0P 1M0
PH: 709-497-8995
FX: 709-497-8993
www.cjay.org
