Alcohol and drug program

Mission Statement

"Changing Minds" Native Alcohol & Drug Program.
Our mission is to promote healthy spirits and sober lifestyles by providing high quality, full continuum of cultural sensitive intervention and prevention services in all First Nation and Inuit Health Regions in Canada.

Songhees First Nation is committed to helping and supporting people with addictions of alcohol, drugs, and other mind altering additions that may harm a healthy lifestyle.

It is "Changing Minds" intent to help and support people through program and workshops dealing with their addictions in a confidential, appropriate and safe environment. "Changing Minds" will use First Nations Culture & Traditions from Elders in surrounding communities.
The programs/workshops will focus on teachings from Elders about a positive lifestyle.

PROGRAMS

	We Offer...
	One on One Counseling for clients at the Social Development / Health building.
	AA meetings Monday evenings at 7pm-8pm at the Social Development / Health building.
	Talking Circle Wednesday evenings at 6pn-7pm at the Social Development / Health building.
	Sweats at the Lekwammen Sweat Lodge. Starts Thursdays at 5:30. Bring your own towels and shorts. Women please bring a long skirt or night gown.
	Referrals to Treatment Centers...clients have to do at least 6 sessions of counceling first before referrals can be made.
	Residential School survivors support service.
	Resources and information from different communities.
	Relationship counseling for couples who have abuse issues of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.


	Traditional & Cultural Teachings for living a healthy lifestyle. (i.e. sweats, cold bathes, using our environment and going up to the mountains to be with nature.
	Youth alcohol and drug counceling.
	Suicide prevention workshops for community members.

	PLEASE... call for programs...
	All we can do is reach out to communities and hope they will respond to the help that is offered to them. The rest is up to you.
	Our Elders have a vision to have a healthy community again. Our Elders always believe that you have to help yourself to stand up in this world we live in today.
	Our Elders believe you shouldn't give up or you will be stuck where you are.

ALCOHOL & DRUGS = VIOLENCE

Final Note:

I believe we have a problem in all First Nations communities. What can we do as a community? We can help the ones who need help.

We can no longer stand aside and watch our childrem and grandchildren abuse alcohol and drugs. This is a very serious issue our communities and our people have. We are losing our people to suicide and deaths from alcoholism and drug addictions. This is the time to start change in our communities and begin the healing with ourselves and our families.

I want to recognize the people who have started their healing journey. I hope one day you will be the ones to help your communities begin the healing process.

Huy Ch Qu

The following website is a fictitious account of an alcohol treatment center.

It is intended to educate and inform about alcohol abuse, its possible causes/effects, and resources available for those who may need help in their struggle against alcoholism. Chemical dependency counselors practice utmost confidentiality with their clients and files, therefore... this presentation of client files is strictly fictitious.

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