Community Health Nurses
Provide immunizations for all ages; Sexually Transmitted Infection testing and medications; birth control options and information; harm reduction resources and provision; and communicable disease support. Maternal child health support along with midwives.
Adult Day Program
Provides Elders with socialization, meal support, community outreach, exercises and activities. Delivered in partnership with Skidegate Band Council and Northern Health.
Strong Minds
Offers person-centered counselling that guides and supports peoples’ own healing journey. We offer special programs and training opportunities, including drug and alcohol counselling, support, treatment access and follow-up.
Life Skills Worker
Addresses the spiritual, physical & mental distress and incorporates measures to heal the spiritual disconnection resulting from traumatic events. This involves individual/family, parenting, communication and life skills; counselling; budgeting, nutrition; traditional and cultural values.
Art Therapist
Uses a combination of art, narrative and somatic therapy. Individuals are introduced to the process of using mindful body awareness to access internal states, physical sensations and emotions.
Skidegate Dental
Provides dental services, including a full time resident dentist, visiting specialists, orthodontist services, and hygiene.
Medical Travel
Works with First Nations Health Authority for approved medical travel to assist Skidegate Band members with booking hotels and flights as well as providing support for meals and transportation.
Home and Community Care
Supports needs of our Elders and those living with acute and chronic conditions. Wounds/ostomy, palliative, Med Admin, wellness checks, personal & homemaking services & transportation.
Elders Activity Worker
Is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering an Elder Activity Program.