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1 Jan Martin Integrated Care Manager (SOAHAC-Chippewas of the Thames) Marianne Hebb Executive Coordinator, Leadership March 22, 2017

2 AHACs Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs) are Aboriginal community-led, primary health care organizations. They provide a combination of traditional healing, primary care, cultural programs, health promotion programs, community development initiatives, and social support services to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. There are currently 10 AHACs in Ontario, providing services both on and off reserve, in urban, rural and northern locations.

3 AHAC Model of Wholistic Health & Wellbeing

4 Vision A healthy balanced life through mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Mission To empower Aboriginal families and individuals to live a balanced state of well-being by sharing and promoting wholistic health practices.

5 Wholistic, Integrated Care Services for the whole person (Body, Mind, Emotions, Spirit) Social Determinants of Health with emphasis on culture Team approach (Doctors, NPs, Nurses, Counsellors, Social Workers, Dietitians, Community Workers, Physiotherapy, Psychiatrists, CYWs )

6 Geography Services are provided to Aboriginal (First Nation, Inuit, Métis) people living on and off-reserve, in rural areas, and the urban Aboriginal communities in London, Sarnia, Windsor and Owen Sound & surrounding First Nation communities: Oneida Nation of The Thames Chippewas of The Thames First Nation Munsee-Delaware First Nation Aamjiwnaang (Chippewas of Sarnia FN) Delaware Nation (Moraviantown) Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Caldwell First Nation Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation) Saagiing (Saugeen First Nation) Chippewas of Nawash First Nation

7 SERVICES

8 Clinical Services

9 Doctor/Nurse Practitioner Physiotherapy Maternal Child Health Nutrition FASD Education & Support Nutrition Services Supporting Aboriginal Seniors at Home (SASH) Diabetes Education

10 Traditional Cultural Services Traditional Healing Visiting & Resident Healers/Elders Shkaabewis Kwe (Helper) One-to-one visits Groups Outreach Ceremonies Teachings

11 Mental Health & Addictions (Adults) Counselling Transitional Case Management Family Social Worker Addiction Recovery/Wellness Services White Bison teachings & circles

12 Mental Health & Addictions (Child & Youth): Anishnawbe Ayaadiziwin ( Our Way of Being ) CYWs (Workshops/Activities/Mentorship) Wholistic Knowledge Sharing Circle Counselling

13 Tele-Mental Health Provincial service; SOAHAC is the Coordinating Agency for this region ( Service Area 4 ) Uses existing videoconferencing technology (OTN) to connect Indigenous children/youth to a mental health specialist/psychiatrist closer to home Referrals can come from any service provider working with an Indigenous child/youth

14 Indigenous Cultural Safety Provincial initiative focused on health system transformation & anti-racism Facilitated online training is one component For health service professionals working in Ontario, including social and community services, social work, mental health and addictions, nursing, medical administration & more LHINs buying online seats for local HSPs National ICS Learning Series (Webinar series) Organizational/Practice support in development

15 Indigenous Resources (London/Middlesex) At^Lohsa Native Family Healing Inc. N Amerind Friendship Centre Nokee Kwe (Employment Centre) Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre Healthy Weights Connection Nimkee NupiGawagan Youth Treatment Centre Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Munsee-Delaware Nation Oneida Nation of the Thames

16 Miigwetch/Thank you! Questions? Facebook soahac.on.ca

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