healthy living

Suicide Intervention Helpers in South Slave

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Government

Contact Name: 
Kathleen Walsh
Contact Title: 
Assistive Living Program, GNWT
Phone: 
874-2193
Mission or Purpose: 

Provide suicide intervention services in the South Slave.

Programs, Products or Services: 

Suicide Intervention Helpers in South Slave
Bobby Hamilton 874 -6550 Community Justice
Amoo, Joshua 874-3220
Angela Farnsworth 874-4300
Naomi Jackson 874-6640
Andrea Lochan 770-3082
Sharon Pekok 874- 6701 ext 227
Pastor Glenn Davies 875-7702
Debbie Edwards 874-7213
Tracy Hoff 874-2446
Nancy Hughes 874-3062
Margaret Jerome 874-6272
Ramona Maurice 874-6272
Rita Plunkett 874-3238
Ray Simon 394-3080

Veronica Johnny

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Private Sector

Contact Name: 
Veronica Johnny
Phone: 
416-801-5240
Email: 
info@thejohnnys.com
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 68503, RPO Walmer, Toronto, ON M5S-3C9
Programs, Products or Services: 

Live entertainment as a two, three or four piece band. All original high energy rock and roll.
Workshops: Healthy Living /Choices, Self Esteem Building, How to overcome Anxiety, Basic Song Writing for Beginners, Basic Acoustic Guitar for Beginners, Basic Electric Guitar for Beginners, Music Industry Info Session, Marketing for Artists & Musicians, Bio & Press kit for Artists & Musicians, Customer Service, Stage Management, Basic Drumming for Beginners, Intermediate Rock Drumming, Songwriting 101, Rock Star 101.
Retail Products: CD's, T-shirts, stickers, buttons, art

The Johnnys

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Private Sector

Contact Name: 
Veronica Johnny
Phone: 
416-801-5240
Email: 
info@thejohnnys.com
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 68503, RPO Walmer, Toronto, ON M5S-3C9
Programs, Products or Services: 

Live entertainment as a two, three or four piece band. All original high energy rock and roll.

Workshops: Healthy Living /Choices, Self Esteem Building, How to overcome Anxiety, Basic Song Writing for Beginners, Basic Acoustic Guitar for Beginners, Basic Electric Guitar for Beginners, Music Industry Info Session, Marketing for Artists & Musicians, Bio & Press kit for Artists & Musicians, Customer Service, Stage Management, Basic Drumming for Beginners, Intermediate Rock Drumming, Songwriting 101, Rock Star 101.

Retail Products: CD's, T-shirts, stickers, buttons, art

Hay River Drug Strategy

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Government

Drug Prevention
Contact Name: 
Jill Taylor
Contact Title: 
Program Coordinator
Phone: 
867-874-2194
Fax: 
867-874-2194
Email: 
jtaylor@ssdec.nt.ca
Mailing Address: 
c/o Diamond Jenness School, 58 Woodland Drive, Hay River, NT, X0E 0R8
Mission or Purpose: 

Prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Programs, Products or Services: 

Youth programs and workshops, drug awareness campaigns, collection of drug & alcohol usage statistics.

Partners: 

South Slave Healthy Communities Partnership membership:
South Slave Divisional Education Council
Aurora College
Hay River Health & Social Services
Fort Smith Health & Social Services
Education, Culture and Employment

Queen Elizabeth Territorial Campground

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Government

Queen E. Park
Mission or Purpose: 

Most NWT parks are open with services provided, from May 15th to September 15th. Campsites, day use areas, and kitchen shelters within GNWT parks are available for public use and can be booked on line, at http://www.campingnwt.ca/

Programs, Products or Services: 

Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park is located at the eastern end of the Wood Buffalo Route, close to the centre of the community of Fort Smith, gateway to Wood Buffalo National Park. There are trails around the park, and to the Slave River & Rapids.

Operational Season:
Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park is open from May 15th to September 15th. Trails within the park may be accessible on foot outside of those dates, but they will not be maintained clear of snow, and so you enter at your own risk. Services such as toilets and garbage removal are not provided outside the open season.

To book a camp site, please refer to the link provided on this page.

Recreation Department, Deninoo Community Council

Communities: Fort Resolution

Sector: Government

Contact Name: 
Eddie McKay
Contact Title: 
Recreation Manager
Phone: 
867-394-4556
Fax: 
867-394-5415
Email: 
dcc_rec@airware.ca
Mailing Address: 
General Delivery, Fort Resolution, NT
Mission or Purpose: 

To provide recreation, sport and youth programs for all residents of Fort Resolution.

Programs, Products or Services: 

There are four recreation facilities maintained by the Recreation department. The Community Hall is used for special events, rentals, bingos, meetings, and other community events. The Lakeview Arena supports Minor Hockey programs, as well as drop in leagues, and public skating times. There is also a full sized ball park and waterfront beach available for use in the community. The Recreation Committee is also committed to assisting your group in fundraising initiatives.

A Community Garden is available to all residents to plant vegetables to be harvested. This service is free! Summer programming also includes Canada Day events and a full day summer camp. Please contact the Recreation manager for more information on dates.

Kidsport funding is delivered through Sport North. The funding is available up to $300 per year to help cover the costs for your child to participate in organized sport. The recreation staff will assist you in completing the application.

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, we are always looking for help to make these programs and special events a success. Your participation is vital step in building a healthy community.

For more information on other annual community events, please see:
- Deninoo Days
- Fort Resolution Spring Carnival
- Annual Fishing Derby
- Marilyn Sanderson Memorial Hockey Tournament

Partners: 

Deninu Ku'e First Nation
Fort Resolution Metis Council
MacKenzie Recreation Association
Aboriginal Sport Circle of Western Arctic (ASCWA)

Joan's Health & Fitness Club - Juice & Coffee Bar

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Private Sector

Phone: 
(867) 872 2582 (CLUB)
Fax: 
(867) 872-4307
Mailing Address: 
Box 404, Fort Smith, NT, X0E 0P0
Mission or Purpose: 

This health club is an expression of how we live and how we walk on this planet. It is our desire to share this expression with you and contribute to your well being.

A holistic approach to wellness.

Programs, Products or Services: 

-spa services
-fitness classes
-personal training
-physiotherapist on site
-fresh juice, smoothies, coffee, herbal tea
-local crafts
-hot tub
-massage

Midwifery Program, Fort Smith Health & Social Services Authority

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Government

FSHSSA Midwives
Contact Name: 
Lesley Paulette , Gisela Becker
Contact Title: 
Midwife
Phone: 
(867) 872-6253
Fax: 
(867) 872-6279
Email: 
midwives@gov.nt.ca
Mailing Address: 
P.0. Box 1080 Fort Smith NT X0E 0P0
Mission or Purpose: 

The philosophy of the Maternity Care Program is consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Fort Smith Health & Social Services Authority, and is in keeping with the Philosophy of Midwifery Care in the NWT:

Midwifery care is based on a respect for pregnancy as a state of health and childbirth as a normal physiological process. Given that there is a great range of "normal" in pregnancy and childbirth, any decision to intervene in the natural process is made only after thoughtful and careful assessment. When pregnancy and birth deviate from normal or become complicated, supportive and appropriate care assists women to maintain a healthy perspective on the childbearing experience.

The practice of midwifery is founded on the understanding that pregnancy, labour and birth are profound experiences that carry significant meaning for a woman, her family and her community. Midwives acknowledge the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychological as well as physical aspects of these lifecycle events and strive to help women and their families to move through these transforming experiences safely and with power and dignity.

Midwifery care is woman-centred and family-centred and responds to the unique strengths and needs of each woman and her family.

Midwives respect and support women as primary decision-makers who are capable of making thoughtful and appropriate choices for themselves and their babies based on current information available to them, in accordance with their own values and belief systems.

Midwives promote wellness in women, babies and families through the provision of a continuum of care from the preconception period right through to the period of infancy and early parenting. Midwives work with women and their family members to encourage awareness, self-care, and growth in a manner that is flexible, creative, empowering and supportive.

Midwives honour traditional and cultural birth practices. Midwives embrace the diversity of cultural lifestyles and strive to understand the wisdom of elders’ teachings and the contributions of traditional midwifery.

Programs, Products or Services: 

The maternity care team provides the following spectrum of services to women and their families, as required:

* Preconception counseling and health assessment
* Prenatal care
* Community birthing services
* Referral to territorial birthing services
* Postpartum care (mother and baby)
* Well-baby care/Well-woman care
* Family planning and contraceptive services
* Reproductive health promotion, teaching, and counseling
* Referral to medical services
* Referral to specialist services
* Referral to family support services
* Referral to mental health and community wellness services
* Referral to Social Services
* Referral to physiotherapy services
* Referral to nutritional and breastfeeding support services
* Referral to spiritual support services

Partners: 

Health Family (867) 872-4355
Our Babies our Future (867) 872-3321

Fort Smith Community Wellness Centre

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Government

Contact Title: 
Receptionist
Phone: 
(867) 872 - 6310
Fax: 
(867) 872 - 2927
Mailing Address: 
Jack Taylor Building, 202 McDougal Road PO Box 1080 Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Mission or Purpose: 

People will be supported to live balanced lives by promoting, protecting, and restoring mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.

Competent and caring staff support and assist clients in making appropriate changes in the areas of their choice to promote emotional healing and a productive life.

Programs, Products or Services: 

Mental Health & Addictions counselling
Family & Mental Health therapy
Community Wellness workers

We offer counselling to individuals, couples and familes.
We welcome youth who are in need of a guiing hand through the transition to adulthood.
We offer drop in services twice a week for informal chats and video viewing (Monday mornings and Friday afternoons).
Educational presentations in areas requested by the public or community groups.
Out-patient addictions counselling as well as referrals to in-patient treatment centers.

We are training to help you, but not limited,in the following areas:
* Stress & Anxiety
* Depression, Grief & Loss
* Communication Skills
* Attitude & Anger
* Physical, Emotional & Sexual Abuse
* Addictions
* Parent-Child and/or School Conflict
* Relationship concerns
* Suicidal ideations & Self Harm

Partners: 

Fort Smith Health & Social Services Authority

Family Support Centre

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Community Based

Contact Name: 
Michelle Schmitz
Contact Title: 
Executive Director
Phone: 
867-874-3311
Fax: 
867-874-3252
Email: 
famsnn@ssimicro.com
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 4413 Hay River, NT X0E 1G3
Mission or Purpose: 

The Family Support Centre advocates for families to develop a violence free, healthy lifestyle through education and support.

Programs, Products or Services: 

24 Hour Crisis line
12 Bed shelter for women and children fleeing violence
Family Violence Issues
Self - Esteem
Problem Solving
Life Skills
Self Care
Advocacy
Court Support

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