new services in the expanded facility. In January 2023, Isuarsivik finally moved into its new building, accompanied by the acquisition of two additional fourplexes for staff. NUNAVIK Nunavik, one of Canada's four Inuit regions located in the northernmost part of Quebec, is home to 14 communities, with a combined population of 14,045 inhabitants as of the 2021 census. Isuarsivik's mission is clear: to deliver holistic and culturally sensitive healing programs for Nunavimmiut, enhancing their inner strength and overall wellbeing. “Isuarsivik is hopeful to contribute to reducing stigma associated with addictions and the harm associated with substance use,” says David Forrest, President of the Board of Directors. “By being more visible and present at the local and regional level, Isuarsivik wishes to encourage more individuals to seek help and support without fear of judgment.” The centre serves all JBNQA beneficiaries and their loved ones, regardless of where they reside within Nunavik. While Isuarsivik's base is in Kuujjuaq, those interested in in-house services must travel there. However, the centre also maintains Continued Care Counsellors in other communities such as Kangirsuk and Puvirnituq. These community-based 28 DEC 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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