M'NENDAMOWIN HEALTH SERVICES
A division of the M'Chigeeng Health Centre
"Partners in Promoting Healthy Lifestyles"

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​M’NENDAMOWIN?
What is M’Nendamowin?  
​M’Nendamowin is an Ojibwe word that means "a good way of thinking" and represents the work we do in the community.

Program Description
M’Nendamowin Health Services is a division of the M’Chigeeng Health Centre; providing Mental Health & Addictions Counselling. We provide these services to M’Chigeeng Band Members.

The service delivery model includes a blend of both Traditional and Western forms of intervention. Services include both direct and indirect mental health and addictions services; Direct Services are those being provided through clinical interventions such as counselling, advocacy, referral and support. Indirect Services are those being provided through mental health promotion, community based prevention activities and public education and awareness.

CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS

​The Mental Health and Alternatives Worker provide:

• Clinical assessments
• Counselling
• Advocacy & Support
• Crisis intervention; and
• Referral of clients to more specialized treatment services​

COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH PROMOTION

Program staff are involved in delivering or coordinating mental Health and addictions awareness and skill building workshops.  Educational session on mental health and addiction issues are promoted on a regular basis throughout the year.

SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS

M’Nendamowin Health Staff are supervised by the Clinic Manager and the Health Services Department Manager.  Staff have access to Psychiatric & Psychological consultations from visiting professionals.  We also provide office space for clinical partners who want to see their M’Chigeeng clients in M’Chigeeng.

CODE OF ETHICS
M’Nendamowin Health Services staff have a duty to:
1. Exercise their best judgment and skill for the benefit of the organization.
2. Maintain a standard of personal conduct directed to promoting the best interest of the organization, other health facilities and programs.
3. Observe at all times the existing local provincial and federal laws in the fulfillment of their duties.
4. Satisfy the duty of loyalty, fidelity and confidentiality.
5. Conduct dealings on behalf of and within M’Nendamowin Health Services in a manner that is honest and ethical.

OATH OF CONFIDENTIALITY
​FOR HEALTH SERVICES
“M’Chigeeng Health Services is committed to protecting client confidentiality.  Confidentiality is an ethical trust placed with all employees.”All M’Chigeeng Health Services staff are required to sign an oath of confidentiality to ensure the circle of trust is not broken

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How do I access these services?
Referrals can be made by:
*SELF REFERRAL, *FAMILY, OR other SERVICE PROVIDERS
*With the consent of the individual being referred.

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• Mental Health Services Team
• ​Clinic Manager - Tammy Gordon, M.S.W, R.S.W.
• Mental Health Worker - Allison Dodge
  Concurrent Wellness Worker - Kaleigh Harrietha
• Alternatives Program Worker - Ashley Jewell
  Mental Health & Addictions Worker - Tanika Debassige


• Visiting Professionals
• Dr. Peter Ajeuze - Psychiatrist: virtual appointments
  Brad Hempel, Psychological Associate: virtual appointments
  
  
• Traditional Counselling
• Josh Eshkawkogan, Cultural Knowledge Keeper - attends Health Centre once per month
• Godfrey Shawanda Jr. - once per month
  
• Gloria Oshkabewisens-McGregor
  
  

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