Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) |
Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is a community-based counselling and resource centre and serves to empower and enhance the lives of Inuit residing in Ontario. TI offers a supportive environment that attempts to duplicate the community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands. Visitors at the drop-in centre can make tea and bannock; catch up on news from home by reading northern newspapers, and socialize with other Inuit. Services include: Addictions and trauma treatment and continuing care; counselling for families, adults, youth and children; diabetes awareness and prevention and other health care; employment skills and training and head-start educational opportunities for children.
Ages served: All ages
Languages served: English, Inuktitut
Fees: None
To be seen: Clients/families may self refer
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton Programs/Services Include...
Mamisarvik Healing Centre
Program/Service of : Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI)
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Mamisarvik Healing Centre is an Inuit-specific, eight-week (53-day), residential treatment program for women and men aged 18 years and older. The program is offered in both English and Inuktitut. The supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team incorporates a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach with an emphasis on cultural healing and wellness. Clients attend day-time programming focused on trauma, addiction, Inuit history, anger management, gender-group discussions, assertiveness and continuing care. Elders offer traditional healing knowledge and incorporate on-the-land activities. Staff support clients with evening recreational activities including art therapy, Inuit crafts, life skills, visits to community centres and recovery support groups.
Ages served: 18 years and up
Languages served: English, Inuktitut
Fees: None
To be seen: Clients/families may self refer
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