The Nuxalk Health and Wellness Program has many services available to Nuxalkmc. A few of the key services and programs available include:
Homemakers (Adult In Home Care Program) - Jeanette Apps
The Nuxalk Nation has a homemaker program which is to assist Nuxalkmc with functional limitations (because of age, health problems or disability), to maintain their independence, to maximize their level of functioning, and to live in conditions of health and safety. The Adult In Care Program is primarily directed to serve the needs of the elderly.
To apply for a homemaker you need to complete an application for homemaker services form which is available at the Health and Wellness office. The application will be referred to the Community Health Representative for a Care Requirement Assessment which involves a home visit. The Coordinator will notify you as to whether or not you quality for homemaker services.
Wilderness Treatment Center - Bert Snow
The Nuxalk Nation intends to establish, in association with the Bella Coola Valley General Hospital, a Wilderness Treatment Centre. The centre would include many of the mental health services identified in the Nuxalk Healing Plan. The center will offer programs that will be delivered in a number of settings including a wilderness base camp and a number of wilderness out camps, all to be located throughout Nuxalk Ancestral Territory.
Healthy Beginnings
Healthy Beginnings is a community program designed to support families during pregnancy and early childhood. This unique program is for families needing support in areas of: pregnancy, nutrition, breast feeding, child development, substance abuse issues and parenting.
 Healthy Beginnings Building Healthy Beginnings is at no cost for participants, however you will be encouraged to contribute time and energy to the program. Referrals are invited from families, community agencies, services and professionals. Program Coordinator - Gail Moody Pregnancy Outreach Program Family Support Workers - Angie King Miranda Tallio Christina Mecham Wanda Apps Roxanne
Infant Development Program Consultant - Cindy Nygaard
Referral forms and further information are available by contacting: Healthy Beginnings Box 860 Bella Coola BC V0T 1C0 Phone: 250.799.5914 Fax: 250.799.5560 Email: healthybeginnings@ belco.bc.ca -- Nuxalk Health & Wellness Office
Phone: 250.799.5809
Fax: 250.799.5809 Robert Pootlass, Restorative Justice Worker - extension 214
Jeanette Apps, Adult & Home Care Coordinator - extension 215
Bert Snow, Drug & Alcohol Coordinator - extension 217
Clare Harris, Patient Travel Administrator - extension 218
Cyril Wolgien, Clinical Therapist - extension 219
Jason Hall, Youth Worker - extension 220
Charles Nelson, Health & Wellness Director - extension 221
Monica Walkus, Health & Wellness Receptionist - extension 223 |
