counselors provide pre-care and post-care services to individuals seeking support associated with substance use. A BRIGHTER FUTURE Isuarsivik's overarching mission revolves around delivering two main categories of services: In-house Services and Continued Care Services. The centrepiece of their in-house offerings is the 8-Week Collective Recovery Program. This program focuses on trauma recovery with a perspective of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and cultural safety, and is open to individuals, families, and pregnant individuals. Importantly, this program incorporates healing on the land, connecting guests with the natural environment through activities like hunting, fishing, and berry picking, all while fostering a deep connection with Inuit culture and identity. Continued Care Services encompass pre-care and aftercare services, as well as detention and community support services, creating a comprehensive support network for those on their healing journey. Since the opening of its new facility in early 2023, Isuarsivik has been met with enthusiasm and hope from the community. “The centre welcomed its first guests in April 2023, including several youths participating in the new 8-Week Collective Healing Program,” says Forrest. “This program provides a unique recovery experience tailored exclusively for Inuit of Nunavik, addressing both past traumas and substance use behaviors.” 29 DEC 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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