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Transitional Home Project
Aboriginal Mental Health Services
Mission Statement
The mental health program of BNH is committed to the positive promotion
of mental health among Aboriginal women and youth in the Brant County
area. Our mental health program includes coordinating and delivering
culturally specific mental health services for Aboriginal women and
youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; culturally specific
crisis intervention; plan of care development and/or referral services;
establishing programs and services that aid in the prevention of
homelessness and at risk states within the Aboriginal community.
Aboriginal Mental Health - Community Support Services
The Aboriginal mental health program provides community support for
Aboriginal women or youth living within Brantford. Services are
available to individuals 18 years of age or older and who are seeking
assistance and support for mental health related issues.
Services Include:
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Initial assessment, intake and information, referral services,
utilizing the
Haudenosaunee
Reconnection through the Tree Rings healing model
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Individual plan of care development and goal setting
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Education and information workshops regarding mental health issues
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Aboriginal specific mental health resource information
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Assist with emergency crisis intervention, as requested
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Participation in a local working groups designed to improve services
for the Aboriginal population
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Attend external agency interventions, as requested. (i.e. Hospital,
Children’s Aid Society, Police, Probation, etc.)
Referral Process:
Individuals may refer themselves. A doctor or a community worker may
also make a referral on your behalf. However, all referrals are
voluntary and individuals must consent to the referral. |
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