Self-esteem

Psychological Services

  • Psychosocial Support

To screen, assess and make recommendations for referral for individuals, couples and families who are referred to or requesting psychological support

  • Psychological Consultation

To provide support and consultation to related services, programs, projects and activities in the area of psychology.

The following is offered only on an “as needed” basis with sufficient amount of people and client preparedness

  • Anxiety Support Group

In collaboration with prevention services, to provide group support to clients with anxiety and depression.

  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

To provide crisis support following a traumatic event to reduce negative psych-social reactions.

How to access: 
A call to 450-632-6880 will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person. In the event of an emergency in the evenings, weekends and holidays call the Peacekeepers 450-632-6505 and ask to speak with an on-call worker.

Satahtenikonarak-FASD-HIV/AIDS-Healthy Sexuality

KSCS Prevention based initiative whose primary goals are to provide information and education to individuals and community organizations, by providing trainings and support regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), healthy sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and suicide awareness.

How to access: 
A call to 450-632-6880 during office hours will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person.

Support Counseling

Shakotisnien:nens- Support Counselors

 

One on one counseling

Individual counseling offered to clients where by a service plan is developed to offer support to various individual issues. Some areas: stress management, depression, anxiety, self esteem etc. Support can be given through traditional approaches as well as more contemporary delivery methods

Crisis Intervention

To support individual with support of listening, talking, sharing immediate issues. Able to respond to crisis immediately in the community

Couple and Family Counseling

To provide counseling services to couples and their families. To provide a safe and comfortable environment for Kahnawa’kehró:non.

Anger management

Individual anger management sessions provided to help support and provide guidance to individuals. In collaboration with Support services, is provided as individual need or group basis (as needed).

How to access: 
A call to 450-632-6880 during regular office hours will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person.

Onkwanen:ra Our Gang

Onkwanèn:ra – Our Gang

The “Onkwanèn:ra” After School Program, is a community based social/life skills program for Kahnawakehro:non children between the ages of 6-12 years (Grades 1-6). The program focuses on group inclusion, self-awareness, understanding relationships, social skills, culture awareness and the world around us. The program incorporates Kanien’keha:ka values and the cultural aspects of respect, while group members receive the information about healthy lifestyles (mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being).

We offer a variety of activities aimed towards helping the children explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Activities include lessons, guest speakers, arts and crafts, role playing, games and field trips.

The group hours are 3:00pm - 4:45pm Monday to Thursday throughout the school year beginning in October.

KA’NÓN:WE/WHERE:  Onkwanèn:ra Programming is held at the KSCS Whitehouse, located across from Mohawk Council. 

AKENHNHÀ:KE/SUMMER: Onkwanèn:ra offers summer programming during the months of July/August.  Registration is held in May.

For more information on the Onkwanèn:ra Program, contact:

Beatrice Taylor at 450-632-6880 ext. 34102

 

How to access: 
A call to 450-635-8089 will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person.

Teen Group

Teen Group is a new program for youth aged 12-17 years that meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 P.M.– 8:30 P.M. at the Whitehouse. The purpose of the Teen Group is to empower youth aged 12 - 17. Group members need to be in high school (grades 7 – 11).

The member led group will give youth the opportunity to set direction that allows them to work together to enhance their skills and knowledge of culture, leadership and being better global citizens while giving back to the community. The members will work on a safe environment that will guide them to make healthier decisions, grow an an individual and achieve personal goals.

How to access: 
A call to 450-635-8089 during regular office hours will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person.