Wellness
Overview
Health and wellness are an important part of our spirit. The TH Wellness Department uses a traditional approach to help our citizens. We focus on all parts of the person: the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. We offer many different programs for citizens of all ages aimed at empowerment and healthy living. These include
Elders' Program
Youth Program
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre (THYC) exists to encourage healthy living and provide opportunities for positive youth development. The centre is the only facility available to youth ages 12-18 in Dawson and is open to all youth in the critical after-school period and evenings Mondays to Saturdays.
The THYC provides daily organized and drop-in programming to more than 84 registered youth. Our strategic vision is to create a safe and supportive environment that allows youth to explore and participate in issues of governance, education, employment, and wellness. Learn more about our Youth Program.
Family Services Program
The Family Services Program was created to provide direct home-based support services and supportive counselling to families and citizens in the TH community. The Family Services Worker’s (FSW) role is to assist families to identify and draw upon available services, resources, and support systems with the aim of maintaining a strong, safe, and integrated family unit. The FSW works to ensure children, youth, and families understand their individual rights and responsibilities so that families are empowered to make the best decisions regarding their particular situation. Learn more about our Family Services Program.
Medical Assistance and Homecare
Counselling Program
The TH counsellor offers free counselling for TH (and beneficiaries) individuals, couples, families, and groups using a client-centered, collaborative, solution-focused approach to generalist counselling. Learn more about our Counselling Program.
Wellness Contacts
For most numbers, call us long distance at 1-844-993-7100 (or local at 993-7100) plus extension number:
Director of Wellness, Edward Whitehouse, |
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Acting Manager of Wellness Programs & Services, Sean Schmidt |
993-3773 |
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Wellness Driver, JimBob Titus |
993-3568 |
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Wellness Receptionist, Kelly Vittrekwa |
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Cancer Pathways Coordinator, Deena Titus |
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Child & Youth Services Coordinator, Ali Biernaskie | 169 | |
Children’s Programs Coordinator, Brittany Bauer | 149 |
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Youth Programs Coordinator, Adonika Clark | 182 | |
Acting Community Health Representative, Anezka Hampl |
150 |
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Community Outreach Support Worker, Gladys Netro |
155 |
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Elders Support Worker, Sandra DeBastien | 151 | |
Family Counsellor, vacant | ||
Family Wellness Program Coordinator, Jennifer Klemm |
255 | |
Family Wellness Coordinator, Angela VanNostrand |
184 |
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Home & Community Care Coordinator, Dolores Scheffen | 125 |
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Indigenous Court Worker, Lorraine Granston | 252 | |
Justice Coordinator, Brenda Warren |
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Social Assistance Administrator, Erin McQuaig | 166 | |
Men's Shelter Coordinator, Sean Schmidt | 225 | |
Derrick Hastings, TH Farm Manager | 867-993-3916 |