Intensive Treatment Services

 

OSH-KI-NIIG MASH-KA-ZII-WIN  (Youth are our Strength)

A voluntary, intensive, residential treatment program lasting up to 8 weeks for youth from 5-17 years of age with longstanding mental health and behavioural problems and who have been assessed as high risk.

Service Overview

  • Service is guided by the 7 Sacred Teachings; Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth
  • Strength-Based Approach
  • Parental, Caregiver involvement required
  • Land-Based and Treatment-Focused Activities that promote Physical, Social and Cultural Benefits
  • In partnership with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board; 3 hours of educational instruction provided each day 
  • Planned discharge from an out-of-home service to support successful transitions