Nimkee NupiGawagan offers residential treatment services for First Nation Youth, ages 12 to 17, who suffer from solvent abuse. The program runs three intakes per year, alternating genders. Families of the youth (3 people) are invited to stay in the residence with the youth midway through the four month program for 1 to 3 weeks. When necessary and appropriate, Psychological and Psychiatric assessments are completed through referrals.
Download intake formTreatment Program Includes:
- Individual Therapy: Expressive Arts Therapy, Traditional Native Therapy
- Individual & Group Counselling: Reality Therapy, Life/Social Skills, Personal Life Management, Violence Prevention, Sexuality, Addictions
- Group Therapy: Art Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Grief & Loss
- Traditional Native Therapy: Sweat Lodge, Pipe, Smudge, Fasting & Other Ceremonies; Clan, Male & Female Roles & Responsibilities and other Traditional Teachings; natural medicine for cleansing and liver detoxification
- Family Counselling: Parenting Skills, Parent Support, support networks, family dynamics
- Education: on site learning centre
- Recreation: biking, swimming, skating, bowling, outdoor/indoor team sports, camping
- Health Services: Physician, Dentist & Eye Doctor appointments, referrals for other health care needs
- Work Placement: day care, summer day camp, library within NNHC
- Adventure Based Recreation Program
Mailing Address:
Nimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre
R.R. #1
Muncey, Ontario
Canada – N0L 1Y0
Phone and Fax Number
Toll Free: 1-888-685-9862
Phone: 1-519-264-2277
Fax: 1-519-264-1552