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Organization:
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Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women's Support Centre - Children Who Witness (CWW) Program
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Address:
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2323 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON
K1G 4J8
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Map
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Intersection:
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St Laurent BLvd and Thurston Dr
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Executives:
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Mary Daoust - Executive Director
613-741-5590 ext 228 * mdaoust@minlodge.com
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Service Description:
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At this time, counselling appointments are offered on site, in community and by secure videochat * Contact the Intake and Crisis Counsellor at crisis@minlodge.com or 613-741-5590 to complete an intake
Provides culturally based talk and play therapy for First Nations, Metis and Inuit children- who have witnessed violence or are victims of abuse
- children use toys, art materials, sand tray and role-plays to express thoughts and feelings
- help to understand violence and the cycle of violence
- healthy expressions of anger
- explore separation
- self- esteem issues
- participate in safety planning
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous Community
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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