Atlohsa

Source: Atlohsa Family Healing Services

Transitional Housing Participants

Yakhiya’takenhas Yukwahwatsilay^tu’ Transitional Housing Program is a transitional housing program for Indigenous women and their dependent children who are experiencing violence or homelessness, or at risk. The program has 11 units in total, with onsite laundry facilities, a meeting area for programming or meetings with supports, a shared kitchen area, a play area and TV common area for children.

Mino Meals Served

The Mino Meals program addresses hunger and health issues by providing nutritious and traditional hot meals to the elderly in our community at Four Feathers Housing Co-operative

Biigajiiskaan: Pathways to Mental Wellness

Unique Community Members Supported

Supportive Interactions

Biigajiiskaan is an Indigenous-led mental wellness program grounded in a wholistic engagement approach to care. This program combines traditional healing medicine and knowledge with hospital-based healthcare and practices. It is rooted in a formal co-lead partnership between Atlohsa Family Healing Services and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. This partnership bridges and enhances services at both the community and regional hospital levels. This year, the program has made significant strides: facilitating Elder Visits to integrate traditional wisdom, supporting Indigenous inpatients at Parkwood Institute, and providing essential food provisions through our gift program, highlighting the importance of addressing basic needs in mental health care.

The Journey Together

The Journey Together - Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Supports program works to ensure that cultural knowledge and practice are fluid throughout Atlohsa and accessible to all community members and staff. The program offers a range of personalized and outcome-focused supports to women, men, youth, and children, and includes access to meaningful activities and programs in one-on-one or group settings. Throughout the year, the Indigenous Mental Wellness program at Atlohsa emphasized cultural wisdom and accessibility.

The Journey Together Community Mymbers Supported

Zhaawanong Women’s Shelter

Clients Admitted to Shelter

Zhaawanong Crisis Line Calls

Zhaawanong Shelter provides emergency shelter services to women and children at risk or violence and abuse. A complement of services including women’s advocacy, Transitional and Housing Support, Children and Youth services, and one-to-one support are offered. The overall goal of the program is to provide safety, connection to culture, care and support, while ensuring all women who come through the doors have the autonomy to make decisions that are best for them with the support of staff in the areas they choose.