Biigajiiskaan: Indigenous Pathways to Mental Wellness Program

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Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building
550 Wellington Rd, Okwari: Kowa Healing Space, F3-240
London
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519-455-5110 ext 47800
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Fax: 519-685-4801
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last updated: Apr 27, 2023: 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

Languages

English ; Ojibway

Language Note

Interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

London and Middlesex County

Accessibility

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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: Apr 27, 2023: Suggest an edit
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