Central Interior Native Health Society - Addiction Services

• There is one addiction counsellor skilled in Aboriginal and mainstream understandings of addiction issues. The Aboriginal values of kindness, honesty, sharing and strength are most important in approaching addiction issues because the symptoms appearing as addiction have root causes in the loss of land, culture, and language experienced by Aboriginal people in Canada. These losses were compounded by residential school experiences and other racist policies that systematically discriminated against Aboriginal peoples. The loss of traditional ways of living that fostered community health and individual well being has resulted in health concerns including abuse of alcohol and drugs and mental health concerns.

Call (250) 564-4422, email info@cinhs.org, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 564-4422

Email

info@cinhs.org

Website

https://www.cinhs.org/programs-services/clinic-services/addiction-services