Miko-Mahikan Red Wolf
Miko-Mahikan Red Wolf provides comprehensive services that focus on improving all areas of wellness and is directed by Traditional Knowledge Keepers. The program is based on person-directed care, which includes meeting people where they are at in their journey and supporting them to work toward their goals.
The program promotes an integrative and cultural approach to address the prevalence of HIV/HCV. This includes the screening and treatment of HIV/HCV, as well as the treatment of opioid use disorder. It has been recognized that individuals accessing services may have other medical needs and experience socio-economic challenges that are quite impactful to their well-being. To address these complexities, the program utilizes education, case coordination, and outreach. The program offers a safe environment that is free of judgement.
Program Goals
- To improve the health of our community by enhancing services for HIV and HCV
- To support access to person-directed care
Harm Reduction Pillars
- Traditional Knowledge Keeper oversight and elder availability to offer direction, guidance, and support
- Educational component tailored to community requirements
- Harm reduction services to provide a safe space for clients
- Treatment of HIV, Hepatitis C and Opiate Use Disorder, Case Management Practices, and Outreach Services
Person-Directed Services Offered
- Harm Reduction and Prevention
- Traditional Knowledge Keeper
- Education and Awareness
- HIV/HCV
- Naloxone/Narcan
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Harm Reduction
- Tobacco Cessation
- Testing and Treatment
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Tobacco Cessation
- Transitional Housing
Multidisciplinary Care Provided
- Nurse Practitioner
- Health Navigator
- HIV/HCV Nurse
- Outreach Coordinator
- Outreach Addictions Worker
- Educator
- Mental Health Therapist
- Outreach Support Staff
- Other Community Supports
