Bed-Based Treatment - Substance Use
Bed-Based Treatment - Mental Health
Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge is a live-in service for Indigenous youth with substance use and/or mental health issues. The program focuses on healing through culture and land-based healing. Teaching surrounding the 7 grandfathers, medicine wheel, medicines and the drum are paramount in helping youth begin to see things through a traditional lens. Over the course of the program, focus is placed on the body (stabilization), the mind (education), the emotions (healing), and the spirit (transition).
The program cycles between all-male gendered cohorts, all-female gendered cohorts and two spirit and transgender program cohorts. Applicants may choose which gendered cohort they would prefer.
Self-referrals are accepted. Youth, regardless of gender identity, can contact us through a referral or by phone. Families/ caregivers can call for more information.
Upon intake, applicants will need to complete: an application, a screening process, consent forms, and arrange a travel plan.
Travel can be self-directed but if travel is a financial barrier, the program can complete an application for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) to assist with travel for admission and travel upon graduation.
Priority given to members from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) communities.
Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge
5310 Highway 101 W
Timmins
Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Healing Lodge
Main Hours: Open 24/7
Phone: 1-807-627-3524
Toll Free: 1-888-863-1560
FAX: 1-807-789-9803