Leading Thunderbird Lodge
Leading Thunderbird Lodge provides a 16-week, culturally-based residential treatment program for Indigenous male youth who are between 12-17 years old. The holistic treatment program is solidly based in First Nations culture and deals with whole person wellness, focusing on growth and development in the areas of: mental, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being.
Mental Health and addictions are addressed simultaneously through various components of programming that includes:
- Pre and Post Assessments
- Individual & Group Counselling
- Academic & Land-Based Education
- Cultural and Spiritual Teachings
- Life Skills
- Therapeutic Recreation
Referrals are through:
- Parents/Guardians
- Community Addictions Worker/NNADAP Worker/Wellness Worker
- School Teacher or Principal
- Justice Officials
Leading Thunderbird Lodge is an accredited facility with the Canadian Accreditation Council. The Lodge is funded through Health Canada’s NNADAP/YSAP programs.
