land based healing

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Health Care

Advocating for comprehensive health services to support the physical well-being of our community.

Mental Health and Addictions

Dedicated to nurturing mental health and providing support for addiction recovery.

Community Support Services

Strengthening community ties through diverse support services and programs.

Healthier Food Literacy

Promoting healthier relationships with food and enhancing food literacy skills.

Cultural Education and History

Educating on local indigenous languages and history for cultural preservation.

Land Connection

Encouraging a deep connection with the land for mental and spiritual well-being.

Celebrating Diversity

Embracing connection between and within our local urban and rural indigenous peoples.

Education and Training

Providing educational and training opportunities for community empowerment.

Traditional Health and Healing

Embracing traditional methods for holistic health and healing practices.

Some examples of ECHEN services and supports can guide indigenous people on, includes:

Health

• > Mobility aids
• > Wheelchair ramps
• > Addiction services
• > Services from Elders
• > Mental health services
• > Specialized hearing aids
• > Traditional healing services
• > Services for children in care
• > Assessments and screenings
• > Transportation to appointments
• > Medical supplies and equipment
• > Long-term care for children with specialized needs
• > Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy)

Social

• > Social workers
• > Land-based activities
• > Personal support workers
• > Specialized summer camps
• > Respite care (individual or group)
• > Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices

Education

• > School supplies
• > Tutoring services
• > Teaching assistants
• > Specialized school transportation
• > Psycho-educational assessments
• > Assistive technologies and electronics

Demographics

Please specify your Indigenous or First Nations affiliation, if any. This allows the person to identify their specific group or nation. IndigenousMetisInuitSelf-IdentifiedNon-Aboriginal

Do you acknowledge that participation is voluntary, and your answers will remain anonymous? YesNo

Do you consent to the sharing of the information provided? ** NoneYesNo

Gender? MaleFemaleOther

Age? 0-1213-1920-3031-6565+

Area of Residence? UrbanRuralNazkoLhtako DeneLhoosk'us DeneEsdilagh

Do you speak a language other than English? Yes, I also speak my native Aboriginal language at least in partYes, other language (French, Spanish, other)No, but I would like to learn my native Aboriginal languageNo, and I have no interest

Over the past 12 months, what has been the primary source of income for your household? DisabilityIncome AssistancePensionF/T EmploymentP/T EmploymentSeasonalOther

Did any of the following present barriers to access?

Were any of the following factors obstacles to accessing services? ** NonePhysical Barriers: Issues with transportation, mobility, or physical access to service locationsFinancial Constraints: The cost of services or lack of insurance coverage can be prohibitiveLack of Awareness: Not knowing that services exist or how to access themCultural and Language Differences: Services may not be sensitive to or inclusive of diverse cultural practices or language needsStigma and Discrimination: Fear of judgment or discrimination can deter people from seeking helpTime Constraints: Inability to take time off work or other commitments to access servicesComplex Systems: Difficulty navigating complex bureaucratic processes to get the needed services Psychological Barriers: Feelings of fear, shame, or denial that prevent seeking helpLimited Availability: Services may be limited or have long waiting periodsGeographical Limitations: Services might not be available in certain rural or remote areas

Frequency ** NoneMonthlyWeeklyBiweeklyDaily

Health

How would you rate your overall health? ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

Do you have any of the following conditions that have persisted for at least six months or are anticipated to persist for this duration?

In the last year, have you consulted any of the professionals listed below? Please select all that apply.

Doctor

Nurse

Medical Specialist

Councilor or Social Worker

Psychiatrist

Other (Chiropractor, Message)

Knowledge Keeper

I do not have regular care providers

Physical Health

How would you describe your current physical health condition? ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

How many hours on average did you spend each week engaging in activities that caused you to sweat or breathe more heavily?

Hours

How much time did you spend outdoors? an hour, day week, month, lifetime.

Hours

Which physical health programs in Quesnel would you take advantage of if they were accessible to you?

Spiritual Health

In general, how is your Spiritual health? ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

If offered, would you access any of these spiritual well-being services? Here are 10 spiritual services offered in Quesnel

St. John the Divine Anglican Church: Offers spiritual guidance and community services within the Anglican tradition

Soul Harmony Wellness and Reflexology: Provides a variety of spiritual and wellness services, including Reiki, reflexology, and yoga

Northstar Church: A community church that offers spiritual support and fellowship opportunities

Valerie Rippel - Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit: An intuitive healer offering services for spiritual healing on all levels

Meditation Groups: Various groups that meet regularly for meditation and spiritual growth

Spiritual Retreats: Organized retreats that focus on spiritual development and personal reflection

Holistic Health Practitioners: Professionals offering services that include spiritual healing as part of holistic health

Spiritual Counseling: Counselors who provide guidance and support for spiritual matters

Workshops and Seminars: Educational events focused on spiritual practices and personal development

Food Security

How would you best describe the food consumed in your household over the past year? Your household consistently had an adequate supply of the types of food you desiredYour household consistently had an adequate supply of food, although not always the specific types of food you desiredThere were occasions when you or other members of your household experienced a shortage of foodFrequently, you or other members of your household did not have sufficient food

Please mark all the food sources that you utilized in the past?

Local Grocery Stores

Food Bank

Farmers Market

Restaurant

Fast Food

Other Food Programs

Hunting and Gathering

Community Trading

In the past 12 months were you and other household members able to consume balanced meals? Often TrueSometimes TrueNever True

Were you and the other members of your household able to obtain food that is culturally important to you? Often TrueSometimes TrueNever True

Could you and the other members of your household afford food that holds cultural significance? Often TrueSometimes TrueNever True

Which food assistance services in Quesnel would you participate in if they were offered? ** NoneFood skills workshopsFood budgeting workshopsCommunity gardeningHunting/Gathering workshopsBatch CookingMarket Style Food BankLow cost/affordable food market or food box programQuesnel Tillicum Society/Native Friendship Centre: Offers breakfast programs and other nutritional support initiativesNorth Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society: Provides services to support Aboriginal families, which may include food assistance, Seasons HouseNawkuzut Koo: Offers shelter and associated services, potentially including food supportUnited Aboriginal Housing Society: While primarily focused on housing, they may offer food-related services or referralsPublic Health Unit – Preventative: Provides health-related services, which could include nutritional supportQuesnel Community Health Services: Offers various health services, potentially including nutrition and food supportSchool Backpack Program: In partnership with QTS and Rotary, provides nutritious meals to school-age childrenCollege of New Caledonia: Educational institutions often have programs to assist students, including food servicesLocal Churches and Spiritual Centers: Often provide food assistance and community meals to those in need

Mental Health

How would you assess your overall mental well-being? Excellent Very GoodGoodFairPoor

In the last year, have you consulted a health professional regarding your emotional or mental well-being? YesNo

Thinking about the last 12 months how often have you felt safe at home? None of the TimeRarelySome of the TimeOftenAll of the Time

How would you rate the importance of feeling connected to your community on a scale from 1 to 5? 1 belng not important 5 being extremely important None of the TimeRarelySome of the TimeOftenAll of the TIme

If mental health services were accessible to you, which ones would you consider utilizing?

Northern Health: Provides a range of health services including mental health support for urban and rural populations

Walmsley & Associates: Offers Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP) with a focus on counselling, wellness initiatives, and professional services

CMHA Northern BC Branch - Quesnel Services: A satellite office providing community mental health services and support for accessing local food resources

Quesnel Community Health Services: Offers various health services, including mental health support, Mental Health Agencies: Local agencies providing community mental health services to the area

Quesnel Mental Health and Substance Use Services: Specialized services for mental health and substance use issues

Primary Care Clinics: Clinics that offer mental health care as part of their primary health care services

School-Based Mental Health Programs: Programs designed to support the mental health of students within the school setting

Support Groups: Various support groups for different mental health conditions and challenges

Private Practice Therapists: Licensed professionals offering individual therapy and counselling services

Jubilee care: embrace your nature counselling

What services would you access if available?

Community

Considering the health and wellness services available to the Aboriginal population in the Quesnel area, how would you assess their overall quality and accessibility? OutstandingAbove AverageSatisfactory Marginal

Overall how would you rate the access to nutritional culturally appropriate food availability? OutstandingAbove AverageSatisfactory Marginal

Overall how would you rate the access to culturally appropriate physical health options? OutstandingAbove AverageSatisfactory Marginal

Overall how would you rate the access to culturally appropriate Mental health options? OutstandingAbove AverageSatisfactory Marginal

Overall how would you rate the access to culturally appropriate Spiritual guidance support options? OutstandingAbove AverageSatisfactoryMarginal

If you answered marginal for any of the questions from 23-27 What are the reasons for the dissatisfaction? Poor Quality (A. i.e., concerns about provider competence, reliability of services, etc.)Services did not address perceived needsServices provided were insufficientLong wait times to receive servicesOther reason

During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you or anyone in the household felt that home care services were needed but were not received? YesNo

During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you or anyone in the household felt that home care services were needed but were not received? YesNo

In which category(s) did you feel services where lacking? ** NoneMental Health ServicesPhysical Health ServicesFood Security / Nutritional ServicesSpiritual Services

In which category(s) did you feel services where lacking? ** NoneMental Health ServicesPhysical Health ServicesFood Security / Nutritional ServicesSpiritual Services

Reflecting on the last instance, what prevented you or someone else in your home from utilizing these services? ** NoneNot available in the areaNot available at time required (e.g., inconvenient hours)Waiting time too longCostDidn't get around to it or didn't botherDidn't know where to go or callLanguage barrierDecided not to seek servicesDoctor did not think it was necessaryNot eligible for home careStill waiting for home careOther

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