Sagamok First Nation to open a Youth Wellness Hub – Sudbury Star

Jan 09, 2024

Youth in the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation west of Sudbury will be able to access free mental health, substance use, primary care and traditional healing and wellness services in their community.

“Expanding our network of Youth Wellness Hubs is another step our government is taking to ensure Ontarians of all ages have convenient access to the highest-quality mental health and addictions supports, when and where they need them,” Tibollo said in a release.

“We are thrilled to be launching the first Youth Wellness Hub designed by and for an Indigenous community. Culturally appropriate care is a core tenet of the Roadmap to Wellness, and we will continue making investments to improve access to these services for Indigenous communities across Ontario.”

The Ontario government said this is one of the eight new hubs the province is adding to the 14 already created since 2020.

As a result, youth aged 12 to 25 in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and surrounding areas can visit the hub to connect to convenient and free mental health, substance use, primary care and traditional healing and wellness services “in a safe, youth-friendly, welcoming space.”

Young people can drop in for counselling or peer support, book an appointment or access services virtually.

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