Mental Wellness & Healing

Tallcree Mental Wellness and Healing services provide culturally grounded programs and supports that help individuals and families strengthen emotional wellness, recovery, connection, and overall well-being.

Our approach recognizes the importance of healing through culture, community, family, and connection to the land. Through counselling, youth programs, addictions support, cultural activities, and land-based healing opportunities, we help create welcoming and supportive spaces where community members can continue their healing journey in their own way and at their own pace.

Supporting Healing, Connection, and Emotional Well-Being

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Counselling & Mental Wellness Support

Mental wellness services are available for children, youth, adults, and families who may be experiencing stress, grief, trauma, addictions, mental health challenges, or difficult life situations.

Services and supports include:

  • One-to-one counselling for children and adults
  • Family support and counselling
  • Addiction recovery counselling
  • Suicide prevention and intervention support
  • Mental health referrals
  • School-based counselling support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Aftercare and wellness support

Our team works closely with community members to help create safe, respectful, and supportive pathways toward healing and wellness.

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Addictions Recovery Support

Tallcree provides confidential addiction recovery services for individuals and families affected by substance use.

Services may include:

  • One-to-one addiction counselling
  • Substance misuse assessments
  • Referrals to detox and treatment programs
  • Transportation support for detox and treatment
  • Aftercare support
  • Family support services
  • Community education and awareness presentations
  • Recovery and wellness support

These services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for each person’s individual healing journey.

Land-Based Healing & Cultural Wellness

Land-based healing programs are an important part of Tallcree’s approach to mental wellness and recovery. These programs help strengthen cultural identity, confidence, connection, and overall well-being through traditional teachings, activities, and time spent on the land.

Programs and activities may include:

  • Medicine gathering and traditional teachings
  • Canoeing and ice fishing
  • Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
  • Trapline outings
  • Survival skills camps
  • Beading and traditional crafting
  • Ribbon skirt and ribbon shirt workshops
  • Moose meat and fish preparation
  • Hide making
  • Drumming, hand games, and cultural activities

The annual Culture Camp continues to bring together children, youth, adults, and Elders to share knowledge, celebrate traditions, and strengthen community connections across generations.

Youth Wellness & Community Programs

Mental wellness programming also includes youth activities, community gatherings, and wellness initiatives that encourage healthy living, connection, leadership, and cultural pride.

Programs and activities may include:

  • Youth wellness workshops
  • Volleyball camp
  • Online safety education
  • Suicide awareness and prevention education
  • Cultural celebrations and gatherings
  • National Addictions Awareness Week activities
  • MMIW awareness events
  • Community wellness gatherings
  • Seasonal land-based activities

These programs help create positive spaces where community members can build relationships, learn new skills, and stay connected to culture and community.

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Traditional Healing Support

Tallcree members can also access support and guidance through traditional healing and connections with First Nation Elders. These services honour cultural teachings and recognize the importance of holistic wellness through culture, knowledge sharing, and community connection.

Health Calendar

Stay connected with upcoming wellness programs, counselling supports, youth activities, cultural gatherings, land-based initiatives, and community events happening throughout the year.

Contact Our Team

For questions about counselling services, addictions recovery support, youth wellness programs, cultural activities, or land-based healing initiatives, please contact our team.

Bill Klinck
Mental Wellness Coordinator

Emilee Provencher
Mental Health Counsellor

David Smith
Addictions Counsellor

Lloyd Auger
Elder & Land-Based Program

Loretta Auger
Elder & Land-Based Program

For as long as the sun shines,
the grass grows, and the rivers flow.

Tallcree is a proud Cree Nation rooted in the strength of its people, the wisdom of its traditions, and a deep connection to the land. We carry forward the teachings of our Elders with humility and purpose, always looking ahead while honouring where we come from.