First Nations Health Authority Early Years Resources

In recognition of the traditional, cultural parenting practices of our Aboriginal communities and families, Credit Union funding allowed us to print Aboriginal childhood health and wellness resources.  Through a partnership with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Success By 6 was granted permission to reprint copies of four Aboriginal childhood health and wellness resources the FNHA had developed.  These included:

·          Parents as First Teachers

·          Growing Up Healthy

·          Fatherhood is Forever

·          Family Connections

Over 80,000 copies of these booklets were printed and distributed throughout BC through Credit Unions, Success By 6 coordinators and Aboriginal coordinators, Aboriginal communities and organizations, public health nurses and early childhood professionals. 

Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (MCFD)

The Ministry of Children and Family Development's Child and Youth Mental Health (ICYMH) team in Nanaimo provides a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-19 years of age) and their families at no cost. Our clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, outreach support workers, and psychiatrists.

Our mental health services are voluntary and are designed to support children and youth who experience significant difficulties related to their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.  Counselling services are provided individually to youth, children, parents, and also to families and in group therapy formats.  We offer services in office or on an outreach basis in the community.

Contact our office Monday to Friday from 9am-12pm or 1-4pm at 250-741-5701 to enquire about setting up an intake for you or your child.

During COVID-19, our office is open and all our services continue to be available including: Intake, Psychiatry and 1:1 therapy, however we are providing these services via telephone or Skype or Zoom.

We are in the process of contacting all our wait listed clients and offering support to the families whether that be resources, worksheets for the children or parents and weekly/biweekly check in. We will also be soon offering a Zoom Parent Group to our clients. If you would like to refer a child please contact me or our main line at 250-741-5701 and we will assist you with organizing or supplying the information to have an Intake completed.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kelley Rollier

301-190 Wallace St.

250-740-3023 Direct Line

250-668-8043 Cell

Email:  kelley.rollier@gov.bc.ca

Snuneymuxw First Nation

The Snuneymuxw are a vibrant First Nation of the Coast Salish People, located in the centre of Coast Salish territory on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Fraser River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Snuneymuxw territory encompasses one of the most productive and resource rich areas at the heart of the Salish Sea.

They have 266 hectares of reserve land spread over four small reserves on the shores of Nanaimo Harbour and Nanaimo River and two tiny reserves at Gabriola Island, with a population of over 1,700.

Phone Number: 250-740-2300

Website: http://www.snuneymuxw.ca/

Mid-Island Metis Nation

The Mid-Island Métis Nation is a 1,000 person strong community of Aboriginal people living the values of our Métis Heritage through community engagement, education, economic development and cultural sharing. We are a very proud people with a rich and significant past, and an exciting future.

Phone Number: 250-740-0223

Website: http://midislandmetisnation.weebly.com/

Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre

The Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre promotes justice, fairness and equality for Aboriginal people through a holistic approach to programming and services.

They have been providing services in our community since 1965. Over the years, they have grown from a coffee drop-in to an agency which offers; Educational and Training Programs, Health & Counselling Services, Social Service Programs and a wide variety of special cultural events and activities in the community.

Phone Number: 250-753-4417

Website: http://www.tillicumlelum.ca/

Nanaimo Youth Services Association

Nanaimo Youth Services Association (NYSA) is a community based, not for profit, charitable society. They have provided a range of residential and non-residential services to vulnerable youth in the Nanaimo Regional District since our incorporation in 1969.

NYSA provides social support to vulnerable, ‘at risk’ youth for the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis. Every program service offered is free and incorporates an effective element of basic life skills, practical employment readiness training and health education features that assist in equipping youth to participate and be fully included in the life of community.

Phone Number: 250-754-1989

Website: http://www.nysa.bc.ca/

The Health Department objective is to support adults, elders, children, and families who live on reserve by providing preventative services and advocacy. The primary work of the Health Centre focuses on Children and Youth, Mental Health and Addictions, Primary Health Care, Chronic Illness Prevention, Communicable Disease Control, and Environmental Health and Management.

Snuneymuxw Hulit Lelum: 

250-740-2337

Aboriginal Infant Development Program: 250-740-2337

Contact: ykakutani@snuneymuxw.ca

Snuneymuxw Health Centre (Snuneymuxw Day care)

The Daycare Department objective is to meet the developmental needs of all children for whom care is provided. The goal is to use a holistic approach, which reflects Snuneymuxw culture, to assist them in developing their potential: socially, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

The Snuneymuxw Daycare is licensed to provide care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers by Community Care Facilities Licensing.

Phone Number: 250-740-2335

Website: http://www.snuneymuxw.ca/administration
/day-care

Snuneymuxw Health Centre (Aboriginal Infant Development Program)

The Aboriginal Infant Development Program's Mission is to honor this gift by supporting the development of Aboriginal children within the context of family, community, and culture and by offering access to culturally appropriate early intervention programming.

Phone Number: 250-740-2348

Nustumaat Lelum day care (Stz’uminus First Nation, Ladysmith)

The Education Department of the Stz’uminus First Nation is committed to helping SFN members to achieve their educational goals and aspirations through the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Department, headed by the Director of Education and staffed with highly qualified and motivated employees, provides educational programming for a variety of age groups, from pre-schoolers to adults. It currently operates a daycare, primary school, middle school, secondary school and college. It also supports students attending a wide variety of educational institutions in the province.

Phone Number: 250-245-0994

First Nations Health Authority

The First Nations Health Authority aims to reform the way health care is delivered to BC First Nations to close these gaps and improve health and wellbeing.

This new health authority has taken over the administration of federal health programs and services previously  delivered by Health Canada's First Nations Inuit Health Branch – Pacific Region, and to work with the province and First Nations to address service gaps through new partnerships, closer collaboration, and health systems innovation.

Website: http://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/maternal
-child-and-family-health

Inter Tribal Health Authority

The Inter Tribal Health Authority is a leader in providing quality health programs and services, inclusive of cultural and traditional values; collaborating with Member Nations by empowering and supporting First Nations people in community development, effective partnerships and advocacy ensuring equality in health standards, funding and innovation.

Phone Number: 250-753-3990

Website: http://www.itha.ca/

Email: info@itha.ca

Inter Tribal Health Authority (Maternal Child Health Program)

The Maternal Child Health Program (MCH) works with families in First Nations communities who are pregnant or parenting children under the age of seven (7). Currently the MCH Program works in Homalco, Penelakut, Snaw-naw-as and Tseycum.

Phone: 250-753-3990 ext. 254

Website: http://www.itha.ca/insidepages/programs
_services/clinical_nursing/maternal_child_
health.html

Inter Tribal Health Authority (SOAR Mentoring Program)

The SOAR Program works with women who are either pregnant or parenting a baby up to the age of six (6) months when they start working with their mentor. Women entering the SOAR Program are usually from or connected with an ITHA community and may have experienced concerns with alcohol or other substances, trauma, housing, mental health issues, or involvement with the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD).

Phone Number: 250-753-3990 ext. 254

Website: http://www.itha.ca/insidepages/programs_
services/clinical_nursing/soar_fasd.html

Strong Nations

Strong Nations is considered to be one of the largest Indigenous book stores in North America. It is with commitment and passion that they continue to bring the best Indigenous resources to all Nations.

Phone Number: 1-888-278-2202

Website: www.strongnation.com

A Licensed Childcare Center located in Nanoose Bay. We have an Infant Toddler room licensed for 10 and the Preschool/Daycare room licensed for 16.

Phone Number: 250-390-0003

Email: headstart@nanoose.org