Vision
The Maskwacis Young Spirit Winds Society empowers healthy, balanced, proud First Nations youth in a safe, respectful and holistic environment.
Mission
While maintaining high quality standards of service, Maskwacis Young Spirit Winds Society offers First Nations youth holistic treatment, aftercare and support by utilizing cultural teachings, and appropriate resources and partnerships.
Program
Young Spirit Winds is an outpatient day program for aboriginal youth ages 12–17 years of age. It is a co-ed program with a seat capacity of 12 youth for the day program. The Youth begin at 10:00 am and leave at 3:00 pm. Transportation is provided for those who reside within the 4 bands of Maskwacis Alberta.
Day Treatment
Topics covered in the day treatment program include: Communication & Self Awareness; Addictions & Assessments; Cultural Identity; Health & Awareness; Grief, Loss & Recovery; Self Esteem & Peer Pressure; Anger Management & Cycle of Violence; Family & Community; NAAAW; Addictions & Relapse Prevention; and Coping Skills & Change.
Mobile Treatment
Topics covered in the mobile treatment program include: Substance/Process Addiction Education; Self-Esteem & Peer Pressure; Communication; Cultural Awareness; Anger Management & Cycle of Violence; Residential School Impacts; Grief, Loss & Recovery; Gang Awareness & Prevention; Health Awareness; Brain Gym, and Brain Power.
Contact
Maskwacis Young Spirit Winds Society
P.O. Box 570
Maskwacis, AB
T0C 1N0
PH: 780-585-2219
FX: 780-585-2665
www.youngspiritwinds.com
