CBHSSJB Youth services Cree Nation Youth Council 27

CBHSSJB – Youth services Cree Nation Youth Council 27 th Annual General Assembly Eastmain, June 28 -30 -2016

Responding to Health and Social Needs of EI Youth With various interventions Services at CMC level: Uschiniichisuu program/services Regional and community services Services under development

Global View of CMC Program-Services structured in 4 groups Four dimensions of health: Physical, Spiritual, Emotional and Psychological Cree life cycles: Children, Youth, Adults/Elders and Current Services

Global View of CMC Program-Services 4 groups of services Current and ambulatory services: general health and social services Awash services: program/services for mothers and children 0 -9 yrs Uschiniichisuu services: cover the common needs for youth 10 -29 yrs Chishaayiyuu services : take care of common needs for people 30 and over yrs

USCHINIICHISUU SERVICES

MAIN TARGET CLIENTELE Children and Youth aged 10 to 29 yrs old and their families, including children with special needs CBHSSJB, 2015

USCHINIICHISUU SERVICES MAIN GOAL Help foster health and well-being in Eeyou youth by addressing their developmental needs so as to allow them to go through the transitional period towards adulthood. With a concentration/expertise that: Provides care and support for individuals with mental health or addiction problems so that they can live with optimal health and independence.

Uschiiniichisuu Team Staff Core clinical team: Nurse, Doctor, Community Health Representative (CHR), Social Worker, Community Worker Mental health professionals: Psychologist/Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Worker, NNAADAP Worker/Addictions Worker Allied Health Professionals : Nutritionist, Psychoeducator, Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Therapist (SLP) Administrative & support personnel: Receptionist/Secretary, Administrative Technician Case Manager (being developed)

General Health & Social Services General medical services is provided in Current & ambulatory services Diagnosis, treatment and contact tracing for STBBI Basic rehabilitation assessment and intervention Follow ups Referral services and liaison with 2 nd and 3 rd line services

Psychosocial Support & Mental Health Psychosocial support for families in difficulty Individual therapy Specific services for youth and families with psychosocial needs Liaison with child and youth protection services Referral services and liaison with 2 nd and 3 rd line services

Regional & Community Services Youth Healing Services Multi Services Day Center (MSDC) Residential services including foster care, land-based healing and outreach activities provided at the regional level FASD diagnostic and intervention clinic Other local services for youth and families with special needs

Health Promotion & Prevention Services Healthy lifestyles: physical activity, nutrition (CSB, Rec. Dept, Youth Centers, Band)* Counselling & screening for STBBI and vaccination (CSB)* Counselling & prevention for dental care in school (CSB)* Prevention activities for addiction (drugs, alcohol, gambling, smoking, etc. ) (CSB, Rec. Dept, CNYC, Band)*

YOUTH SERVICES UNDER DEVELOPMENT

ACCESS Project Aim/Goals: Improve youth engagement and awareness of mental health Promote early identification of those in need Provide timely access to evidence-informed, youth-friendly mental healthcare Status summary: Mistissini was designated as an ACCESS pilot project community. The Resource Family Center will be the hub for this project that will be developed in partnership with the community. Program development is underway. Planned to start in fall 2016.

Cree Youth Clinic Aim / Goals Gateway for all youths aged 10 to 29 yrs to access healthcare services in their community Annual Adolescent Clinic Outreach Services Status Summary Communities consultations have been completed and summarized Preventive Clinical Practice literature review is under way Cree Youth Clinic Program soon the be developed

Addictions Program and Healing Lodge Aim / Goals To provide early intervention before severe addiction To reinforce continuum of care by structured integrative client’s pathway in addiction services. To have the guiding principles strongly rooted into Cree culture and values Status Summary Planning under way for: Eeyou Istche addiction in-patient treatment center/Healing Lodge Community treatment services models: treatment in community Development of a training strategy for competencies and quality services Development of in-patient treatment program & tools

School Health Services Aim / Goals Ensure the quality of the School Health services and prevention programs offer to youth attending school in Eeyou Istchee and their family. Status summary School Nurses in 6 out of 9 communities Chii Kayeh trained trainers in each community Immunization – New: Grade 4 boys & Sec 3 review of chart CLE/CE: School nurses to do teaching and screening Need to promote the School Health Program to stakeholders

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