Misiway’s Child and Youth Program focused on mental health and addictions counselling for individuals under the age of 19, the program integrates traditional teachings and land-based activities to help build confidence, emotional resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Services are delivered primarily in schools but can also be done at the office or virtually.

The team includes three Child Mental Health and Addictions Counsellors — one of whom also serves as Program Coordinator — as a Psychologist. Care plans may include suicide prevention, anger management, and behaviour modification, with additional support from Child Psychiatrists at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. Seasonal day camps and participation in community events further support cultural connection and community engagement.

Services Include

• One-on-one counselling for youth under19
• Land-based activities and seasonal day camps
• School-based counselling
• Suicide prevention and intervention
• Anger management and behavioural support
• Collaboration with Sick Kids Child Psychiatrists
• Psychological Assessments
• Participation in community events
• Wide service coverage across northern Ontario
• Referrals accepted from parents, guardians, teachers, service providers, and youth aged 12+