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Health and Wellness Department for Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Provided by Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN)

Provides community access to a range of holistic health & wellness services & programs including: public health promotion, primary care services, mental wellness services, home & community care and recreational services & activities.
Services are delivered principally to those living on-reserve, however members living off-reserve are welcome to access our health services. Specific outreach services are also offered to TWN community members who are unable to visit the health centre. By wrapping services around our community members, we hope to continue to contribute to a thriving, healthy and well community where services and programs are underpinned by our traditional and cultural practices.

- Primary Care Clinic: Clinic operates 5 days a week with a General Practitioner (Doctor) and/or Nurse Practitioner available to provide confidential consultations and one on one patient advice. Medical Office Assistants are available to book appointments and answer any non-clinical queries including access to pharmacy, dental and optometry supports. Traditional and cultural practitioners can support our primary care team with a range of cultural and traditional-based practices and healing.

- Mental Wellness: Team aims to develop and provide Mental Wellness programs and educational resources that are responsive, culturally appropriate, compassionate, strengths-based and community-focused that empowers our community to be resilient, self-determining and connected. Services Include Clinical Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy, Addictions Counselling, Peer Support, Crisis Response, and a variety of other supporting programs.

- Community Health Nurse:Supports management of chronic disease or acute illnesses; medical assessments and referrals; promotes and coordinates vaccinations and immunizations; health prevention and awareness education and resources for breastfeeding, nutrition, physical activity, infection control, safe sex practices; and coordinates screening and/or workshops.

- Home and Community Care:Provides assessments and Home Care Nursing services and Personal care for eligible community members. Provides awareness and education of self-management (e.g. management of chronic conditions, falls prevention) and supports overall independence in your own home.

- Recreation Programs & Activities: Our recreation team promotes wellness and healthy lifestyles through a wide range of program activities and events that supports community members to maintain healthy lifestyles. A monthly calendar of events is developed to encourage community member participation. All community members are welcome to access the open gym time.

-Cultural & Traditional Wellness: Cultural and Traditional Wellness resources play a critical role across all our Health and Wellness programs. Coordination and access to various spiritual and alternative healing and wellness services are available. Services include access to Elders, Traditional Healers and medicines, and our community garden. We work closely with our cultural and language community development team to encourage access to ceremonial practices, language education, land-based learning and sacred spaces.

- Other Programs: Medical Transportation can be organized for eligible community members to attend medically necessary health appointments (e.g. hospital or specialist care) that cannot be accessed on reserve. Infant, youth and elder health services are available for community members including Traditional-based parenting programs to support families. We offer a daily nutritious breakfast program for our young ones to nourish themselves for each school day. Other various activities that support social interaction and activities include arts and crafts workshops, social lunches, traditional drumming and singing, connecting Elders with children and youth, and health workshops.

604-929-4133

Public email: communications@twnation.ca

Website: https://twnation.ca/health-wellness/

3168 Alder Court, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7H 2V6

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, closed on Stat Holidays

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Self-referral

Details: Available for all Squamish Nation members

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN):

Availability

Service area: North Vancouver

Service Types Provided
Transportation
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided by phone
  • Provided in a group in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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