Health care and medical in Whitehorse, Yukon
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre - H.E.A.T. (Health Empowerment and Action Together) Program
Offered by Blood Ties Four Directions
405 Ogilvie St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2S5
In short
Homeless or inadequately housed. Dealing with the criminal justice system and/or illicit drug use.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Indigenous people
- Where
- 405 Ogilvie St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2S5
- How to reach
- (867) 332-8267 · education@bloodties.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
This program is designed for Indigenous youth ages 14-18 years, who also fit at least one of the following criteria:
- Street-involved
- Homeless or inadequately housed
- Dealing with the criminal justice system and/or illicit drug use
- Currently in care
The program was built by Blood Ties Four Directions Centre around the Information Motivation Behavioural Skills (IMB) model, which focuses on the importance of providing not only information, but also increasing motivation to use the information as well as the behavioural skills necessary to do so.
Our program consists of 5 interactive 2 hour sessions where youth participate in interactive activities and skill-building games, in a safe and positive environment:
- Intro to STBBIs and Safer Sex
- Identifying values, making healthy decisions, and communicating them
- Prevention and Resources
- Dealing with Triggers and Slips
- Dealing with Harmful Thoughts
Who can use it?
Indigenous youth 14-18 years old
How do I get in touch?
Call (867) 332-8267, email education@bloodties.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Whitehorse, Yukon.
405 Ogilvie St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2S5
405 Ogilvie St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2S5Whitehorse, Yukon
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