Contact:
3168 Alder Court, North Vancouver, BC V7H 2V6 Phone: 604-929-4133 Fax: 604-986-0356
Email: Krista Engelund, kengelund@twnation.ca
Mental Wellness
Counselling |
Confidential group and individual counselling support are available through the nation for all ages. A strengths-based, client-centered approach is used to support clients through difficulties such as grief and loss, trauma, addictions, and other challenging times of transition.
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Expressive Arts Therapy |
Individual and group Expressive Arts Therapy is offered at Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential type of counselling for all ages where clients are invited to engage in a creative process as a frame for self-discovery. The arts experience becomes a tool for the clients to study their habits, discover personal strengths, address challenges and build resiliency. Expressive arts may include writing, storytelling, visual art, clay, movement, sound, photography, connecting with nature or therapeutic conversation.
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Community Social Worker |
The Community Social Worker provides help for individuals and families to develop skills and acquire resources needed to enhance and improve social functioning. The social worker provides a supportive, confidential place for individuals, family members, and caregivers to voice and address concerns. Support can include:
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Addictions Counselling |
Individual and group Alcohol and Drug counselling are offered. Services also and include:
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Other Groups and Programmes |
Family, youth, and children programs are provided that include:
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Crisis Response |
The mental health team may be available to assist community members with crisis counseling, during office hours on weekdays. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go directly to the emergency room. Other resources include:
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