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Biigajiiskaan: Indigenous Pathways to Mental Wellness Program
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building
550 Wellington Rd, Okwari: Kowa Healing Space, F3-240
London
550 Wellington Rd, Okwari: Kowa Healing Space, F3-240
London
519-455-5110 ext 47800
Fax: 519-685-4801
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last updated: Jul 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Referral from a mental health care provider at St Joseph’s Health Care London or through Atlohsa Family Healing Services required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Indigenous adults 18 years and older who require mental health and addictions services
Fees
Covered by OHIP
Executives
Bill Hill (Ro'nikonkatste) - Project Leader
519-455-5110 ext 47554 * bill.hill@sjhc.london.on.ca
519-455-5110 ext 47554 * bill.hill@sjhc.london.on.ca
Languages
English ; Ojibway
Language Note
Interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served
London and Middlesex County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
An Indigenous-led mobile outreach team that works in-hospital and in the community to provide consultation, assessment, treatment planning/management, discharge planning and ambulatory services
- Indigenous Elder-guided care and teachings from knowledge keepers
- traditional Indigenous practices, such as healing circles, ceremony, smudging and drumming circles
- educational and mentoring opportunities for health care professionals and students
About Us
Co-delivered by St Joseph’s Health Care London in partnership with Atlohsa Native Family Healing Services, Biigajiiskaan (bee-gaw-jees-gawn) is a referral-based mental wellness program that aims to provide accessible, culturally-safe, specialized care for Indigenous people with serious mental illness, addictions and concurrent disorders.
Last updated: Jul 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
