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Splatsin’s Mental Wellness Team is comprised of health professionals who walk with band members along their path to health, promoting balance in mental, spiritual, emotional and physical wellness.
Mental Wellness ManagerRobb LansdowneT (250) 838-9538 ext. 302Email
Holistic Wellness PractitionerDenica BleauT (250) 309-2936Email
Holistic Wellness PractitionerJessica KentT (250) 309-2331Email
Band members experiencing addiction issues are supported with referrals to counselling and addictions and treatment detox. Harm reduction supplies and education are also available.
Our counselling services for children and youth ages 5-18 are shared between Splatsin, Adams Lake Indian Band, Little Shuswap Indian Band and Neskonlith Indian Band. This confidential service can provide children, youth and families with the following:
Individuals navigating the health care system are assisted through coordination with doctors, specialists and support teams; advocacy for desired referrals and treatments; resource research, funding and pathways to access; the link between health authorities and Splatsin; and referrals to community-based organizations and resources.
Individuals experiencing legal issues are supported by referrals to legal resources and support with applications; domestic violence situations; navigating the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program; navigating child welfare issues; understanding and following probation orders; referrals to the Native Court Worker; and understanding court issues.
Individuals experiencing housing issues are supported by low-income housing applications assistance; subsidy and financial assistance; the development of short, medium and long-term housing plans; referrals to emergency shelters and transition housing; advocacy with landlords; and referrals to legal assistance to tenancy disputes.
Individuals experiencing financial issues are supported by referrals to food banks; assistance with financial resource applications including Persons with Disability (PWD) and Appeals and Income Assistance; referrals to employment and education resources; childcare subsidy applications; referrals to income tax and debt counselling; and assistance communicating with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Wellbriety is an Indigenous 12 step program that focuses on healing from trauma and addictions. Splatsin’s weekly programming has been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Wellbriety International is hosting daily virtual sessions online here.
Mental Health Crisis Lines
Addictions
Harm Reduction Education & Supplies
Domestic Violence & Abuse
General Wellness
All Saints Alliance Church Vernon: (250) 542-31793205 27 St.
Armstrong Food Bank: (250) 546-34653459 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Enderby & District Food Bank: (250) 938-3114907 Belvedere St. #102
Enderby Twice But Nice Thirft Store: (250) 838-6822702 Cliff Ave.
Shuswap Better at Home Program: (250) 253-2749
Second Harvest Salmon Arm: (250) 253-7270360-B Alexander St. N.E.
The Alliance Church Vernon: (250) 545-71052601 43 Ave.
Upper Room Mission Vernon: (250) 549-12313403 27th Ave.
Vernon Food Bank: (250) 549-41113303 32 Ave.
With the help of community members, we have created a series of traditional and non-traditional crafts to keep your hands busy during COVID-19. See the videos here.