Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre - Site 2 - Training and Conference Centre

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population

Off-reserve at-risk Indigenous children 7-12 years of age who may have been diagnosed with developmental difficulties such as Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)

Fees

None

Contacts

Kaidyn Jacobsen - Specialized Support Worker
807-727-3000 Ext 22 * akwegosupport@rlifc.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices

Provides overall assessment of needs
Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver)
Provides customized programs based on identified needs
Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs

Focuses on the following:

Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours
Health and physical development

Program participants are offered the following:

Assistance with homework
Afterschool, evening and weekend activities

Site 2 - Training and Conference Centre - Akwe:go Special Supports