AH&WC Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program

The program ensures that Former Indian Residential School (IRS) Students can readily gain access to emotional and crisis-counseling supports so that Former IRS Students can remain safe before, during and after their IAP claim is validated. The Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW) service is set up to provide a variety of flexible “front-line” safety supports and to coordinate services directly to the IAP process.

Criteria
Attended an Indian Residential School
Family member of an Indian Residential School Survivor

Services Provide:

Identify support needs (contemporary and traditional) and the appropriate source of supports.

Provide “on-the-scene” emotional support when required.

Provide post hearing support through office visits and in/out of town home visits.

Referrals to Health Canada for a determination of their eligibility to qualify for professional counseling services.

Referrals to established community services and supports.

Offer cultural resources such as sweat lodge ceremonies, cultural retreats, and Sharing Circles.

Assist Former IRS Students while they attend their scheduled hearing event.