Wiikwemkoong Prevention Services
Under the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, the Prevention Services program is designed and delivered to members of our Community. It is derived into two main departments, Community Support and Family Support.
The INTENT is for individuals and families to develop stronger communication and life skills.
IT IS OUR MISSION to minimize child protection service involvement by building on individual and family strengths.
ABOUT US
The staff at Wiikwemkoong Prevention Services believes it is our responsibility to ensure that our children & families maintain a wholistic lifestyle. We recognize with today’s society families create their own path. With each family’s commitment to wellness, responsible decisions are made to nurture and care for one another. Through continuous support we will assist each family in reaching their goal to a healthier lifestyle.
- To assist families who are expecting parental challenges by providing them with the tools and skills needed.
- To guide in responsible decision making in raising children.
- To collaboratively network with resources within the community that will enhance program delivery
- To deliver hands on healthy lifestyle activities for families
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Community support workers provide support, guidance and education THROUGH programming activities, family and community events / circles, utilizing our traditional and cultural practices.
GROUP AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
PARENTING SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT
Our programs have been designed to build on parenting skills, through all stages, from toddlers to teens, offering practical solutions for parents as well as tips for improving communication, building positive relationships and other useful parenting skills.
Family Support
Family Support workers provide support, guidance and advocacy THROUGH home visitation, one to one sessions and/or family circles, whilst incorporating our traditional and cultural practices.
- Assist in the development of safe and healty parenting practices
- Assist families in the formation of specific family orientated goals and objectives
- Provide parenting education services, mentoring role modeling and guidance
- Provide assistance in establishing and maintaining caring relationships and effective communication between both parents and children
- Provide crisis intervention and support families
- Provide engagement through various methods (counseling and other support systems) to families that will assist them in relevant aspects of the case plan including:
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- Motivation
- Family and peer relationships
- Meditation
- Substance misuse
- Behavioral self-control, self-efficiency
- Healthy lifestyle choices and life skills development
- Provide crisis intervention and support families
Wiikwemkoong Prevention Services Team
Program Services Manager
Barbara Peltier
Family Support Workers
Robert Sutherland
Patti St. Germaine
Sherry Peltier
Taylor May
Community Support Workers
Joanna Pheasant
Dana Ominika
Debbie Mishibinijima
Office Location
19-A Complex Dr
Wikwemikong Ontario
P0P 2J0
Phone: 705-859-3122
Fax: 705-859-3158