Program Overview
- Circling Buffalo Inc. provides the services of a professional Mental Health Therapist to Manitoba's 63 First Nation Communities and 8 First Nation women shelters.
- Circling Buffalo Inc. strives to enhance access to Mental Health Counselling for Victims of Violence.
- Work with First Nation women shelters and First Nations Communities to bridge the gap between clients with mental health issues and access to services of Mental Health Therapists.
Target Area
- 63 Manitoba First Nations on an as needed basis
- Circling Buffalo Inc. deploys Mental Health Therapists on Monthly scheduled visits to First Nation women shelters in Hollow Water First Nation, Fisher River Cree Nation, Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, and Shamattawa First Nation.
- All service requests must be in relation to Family Violence
Expectation of Service Providers
- Provide mental health services to contacts impacted by family violence
- Keep statistics and other key information areas identified by Project Coordinator. Information recorded will not put client confidentiality in jeopardy
- Provide evaluation feedback for an annual reports on direction, recommendations, and service delivery for future years.
- Remuneration for services provided to approved Mental Health Therapists
