Mission
To provide holistic healing to First Nations, Inuit youth and families, and communities in a safe and secure environment.
Program
Nenqayni is located in the heart of the Cariboo Region of British Columbia in the territory of the Chilcotin Shushwap and Carrier First Nations. Nenqayni’s Youth Program has been running since July 1996. We serve First Nations Youth from communities throughout British Columbia and the territories. The Youth Family Inhalant Program offers programming for the treatment of female identifying, non-binary and two-spirited alcohol, drug and solvent misusers ages 13-18. The program also addresses other issues through individual and group sessions such as: drug alcohol and cross addictions, grief and loss, anger management, family violence, self-esteem, sexual abuse, co-dependency, self-awareness, communication skills, life-skills, spirituality, health education and personal wellness. The balanced program is enhanced by cultural teaching, academic assistance, hand crafts, recreation and a variety of physical activities. Our statement of purpose is; “To provide holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth and families, and communities in a safe and secure environment.”
We believe that the family and community is an important part of youth treatment. We work diligently throughout the youth’s stay with their support systems to maintain those and to develop further. Aftercare is also provided for the youth, a 24- hour telephone line is available for support and to link additional supports for the youth in their community as needed.
Contact
Nenqayni Youth Centre
Box 2529
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 4P2
PH: 1-250-989-0301
FX: 1-250-989-0307
www.nenqayni.com
