Nimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre
Nimkee NupiGawagan offers residential treatment services for First
Nation Youth, ages 12 to 17, who suffer from solvent abuse. The
program runs three intakes per year, alternating genders. Families
of the youth (3 people) are invited to stay in the residence with
the youth midway through the four month program for 1 to 3 weeks.
When necessary and appropriate, Psychological and Psychiatric
assessments are completed through referrals.
Treatment Program Includes:
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Individual Therapy: Expressive Arts Therapy, Traditional Native
Therapy
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Individual & Group Counselling: Reality Therapy, Life/Social
Skills, Personal Life Management, Violence Prevention, Sexuality,
Addictions
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Group Therapy: Art Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Grief
& Loss
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Traditional Native Therapy: Sweat Lodge, Pipe, Smudge, Fasting &
Other Ceremonies; Clan, Male & Female Roles & Responsibilities and
other Traditional Teachings; natural medicine for cleansing and
liver detoxification
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Family Counselling: Parenting Skills, Parent Support, support
networks, family dynamics
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Education: on site learning centre
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Recreation: biking, swimming, skating, bowling, outdoor/indoor
team sports, camping
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Health Services: Physician, Dentist & Eye Doctor appointments,
referrals for other health care needs
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Work Placement: day care, summer day camp, library within NNHC
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Adventure Based Recreation Program
Mailing Address:
Nimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre
R.R. #1
Muncey, Ontario
Canada – N0L 1Y0
Phone and Fax Number
Toll Free: 1-888-685-9862
Phone: 1-519-264-2277
Fax: 1-519-264-1552