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We understand that keeping Indigenous youth within their communities and families is critical to their overall well-being and success. That's why we offer In-Home Support, a specialized program designed to provide culturally sensitive mental health and behavioral support services to Indigenous youth and their families within the comfort of their homes.

Our In-Home Support program aims to prevent Indigenous youth from being removed from their homes and communities for traditional mental health supports. Our goal is to provide support and resources to both the youth and their families to address and manage complex behavioral and emotional needs while remaining within their community.

We understand that traditional mental health supports can often be isolating and disruptive for Indigenous youth and their families. This is why our In-Home Support program is rooted in culturally appropriate practices that honor Indigenous values, traditions, and ways of knowing. We work closely with Indigenous communities to ensure that our support services are tailored to the unique cultural needs of each youth and their family.

Our In-Home Support team consists of experienced mental health professionals who are experts in working with Indigenous youth and families. We take a holistic and strengths-based approach to support and empower youth and their families to manage challenges and build resiliency. Our goal is to help youth and their families achieve their goals, improve their overall well-being, and strengthen their connections to their community and culture.

Through our In-Home Support program, we offer a range of services, including counselling, behavioral support, and life skills training. Our team works closely with families to develop a personalized plan of care that targets the unique needs of each youth. We provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure that our services are effective and meeting the needs of the youth and their families.

At Indigenous Youth Services, we believe that every youth deserves to grow up within their community, surrounded by their family, and with access to the support and resources they need to succeed. Our In-Home Support program is an essential component of our commitment to providing Indigenous youth with professional, individualized, and culturally inclusive support that fosters genuine positive foundational change lasting a lifetime.

Personalized In-Home Supports

At Indigenous Youth Services, we understand that traditional mental health support models, such as group homes and treatment facilities, can often lead to the removal of Indigenous youth from their homes and communities. This separation can have a detrimental impact on their emotional and psychological well-being, hindering their ability to form healthy relationships and connections with their culture and community.

To prevent this from happening, we offer In-Home Support programs designed to provide personalized, professional care directly in the homes of Indigenous youth with complex behavioral and support needs. Our primary goal is to keep families together while providing evidence-based care that targets underlying emotional and behavioral response pathways to promote genuine, positive foundational change that lasts a lifetime.

Our In-Home Support program is designed to provide a holistic and strengths-based approach to support and empower Indigenous youth and their families to manage challenges and build resiliency. We aim to help youth and their families achieve their goals, improve their overall well-being, and strengthen their connections to their community and culture. We provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure that our services are effective and meet the needs of the youth and their family.

Designed to provide culturally sensitive and evidence-based care to Indigenous youth and their families with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Here is a more detailed breakdown of each level of care:

Early Support: This level of care is designed for clients with mild to moderate support needs. The focus is on providing light intervention, such as counseling and life skills training, for 6-15 hours per week. The goal is to provide early intervention to prevent the escalation of emotional and behavioral issues that could lead to more severe support needs.

High-Risk Intervention: This level of care is designed for clients displaying high-risk or dangerous behaviors. The focus is on providing personalized support for 16-35 hours per week, which can include intensive counseling, behavioral interventions, and crisis management. The goal is to stabilize and manage the client's behavior to prevent harm to themselves or others and to support the youth and their family in developing skills to manage complex behaviors over time.

Placement Deterrence: This level of care is designed for clients on the verge of being placed into group homes or treatment facilities. The focus is on providing 12-24 hours per day of support catered to the client's needs, which can include intense counseling, behavioral interventions, and support for daily living skills. The goal is to prevent placement outside of the home by stabilizing the client's behavior and providing comprehensive support for the client and their family to address underlying issues that contribute to the need for placement.

Our programs are adaptable and can accommodate staffing ratios ranging from 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1, depending on the severity of the youth's needs. This flexibility allows us to provide individualized care that fills the gaps between traditional facility care and outpatient support structures.

We firmly believe that our In-Home Support programs represent a groundbreaking and proactive approach to addressing the mental health needs of Indigenous youth. Our personalized and evidence-based care is designed to promote positive and lasting change while empowering families to create stable and nurturing home environments for their children. By providing care directly in the home, we can prevent the emotional and psychological damage that often results from traditional mental health support models, which can separate youth from their homes and communities. Instead, we aim to promote cultural sensitivity and community integration, enabling youth to maintain important connections to their cultural identity and community while receiving the care they need to overcome their challenges. Our ultimate goal is to support Indigenous youth and their families in developing the skills, resources, and resilience necessary to thrive and achieve their full potential.

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BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT

We provide individualized support for clients with a wide range of complex support needs. Professional, respectable, and catered services are brought directly home to accommodate your family's schedule and needs. Our evidence-based techniques uncover and target underlying emotional-behavioural response pathways necessary for achieving therapeutic growth and generating lasting foundational change.

Program Goals:

Promote life skill development: We provide guidance and support for clients to develop practical life skills that can help them function more independently and confidently in daily life. Examples include cooking, cleaning, laundry, time management, and organization skills.

Foster emotional regulation: We help clients develop strategies to manage their emotions in healthy and constructive ways. This can include mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, journaling, and identifying triggers that may cause emotional dysregulation.

Develop coping strategies: We work with clients to identify healthy coping mechanisms that can help them deal with stress and challenging situations. Examples may include physical exercise, creative expression, or engaging in calming activities like reading or meditation.

Improve conflict management: We teach clients communication skills and conflict resolution techniques that can help them navigate conflicts and disagreements in a positive and productive way. This may include strategies like active listening, expressing feelings clearly and respectfully, and finding common ground.

Support positive emotional expression: We encourage clients to express their emotions in a safe and healthy way, using techniques like art therapy, music therapy, or other creative outlets.

Establish healthy behavioural boundaries: We help clients understand the importance of healthy boundaries and how to establish and maintain them in relationships with others. This can include setting limits on behaviour or communication, or learning to say "no" when necessary.

Social skill development: We help clients develop social skills like active listening, empathy, and effective communication. This can include role-playing, group activities, or social outings that provide opportunities for practice and feedback.

Improve family relations: We work with families to improve communication and strengthen relationships between family members. This may include family therapy, group sessions, or individual coaching for family members.

Foster healthy support structures: We help clients build healthy relationships and support systems outside of their immediate family. This can include connecting with community resources or finding peer support groups.

Increase self-esteem/individual empowerment: We help clients build confidence in themselves and their abilities, focusing on their strengths and positive qualities. This can include goal setting, positive affirmations, or other self-care techniques.

Maintain client and family safety: We prioritize safety and security for our clients and their families at all times. Our trained staff members are prepared to respond to crises or emergency situations as needed, using non-violent crisis intervention and other strategies to keep everyone safe.

High-Risk Intervention program is designed to provide specialized support to individuals who display high-risk or dangerous behaviors. These behaviors may include, but are not limited to, suicidal ideation or self-harm, violent outbursts, or extreme emotional dysregulation. Our program is staffed by highly trained professionals who are experts in crisis management and de-escalation techniques. They work closely with clients and their families to develop a comprehensive care plan that addresses the individual's unique needs and circumstances.

The goal of our program is to provide immediate and ongoing support to individuals who may be experiencing a crisis or who may be at risk of harming themselves or others. We understand that these situations can be very difficult and overwhelming for both the individual and their loved ones, which is why we offer 24/7 support to ensure that our clients receive the help they need when they need it.

Our team of professionals is trained to assess the level of risk and to provide the appropriate level of intervention. We utilize evidence-based practices to provide individualized care that is tailored to the needs of each client. This may include therapy, medication management, and other forms of support as needed.

At our program, we understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, which is why we work closely with other healthcare providers and community resources to ensure that our clients receive comprehensive care. We believe that with the right support, individuals can overcome their challenges and achieve their goals, and we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to help them do so.

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Models

Therapeutic Pyramid

At Indigenous Youth Services, we believe in the power of In-Home Support programs to foster positive change in the lives of Indigenous youth and their families. Our mission is to provide personalized and evidence-based care directly in the homes of our clients, promoting lasting change that empowers them to become positive, happy, and independent members of their communities.

We understand that traditional mental health support models, such as group homes and treatment facilities, can often lead to the removal of Indigenous youth from their homes and communities. This separation can have a detrimental impact on their emotional and psychological well-being, hindering their ability to form healthy relationships and connections with their culture and community.

That's why we offer In-Home Support programs designed to keep families together while providing the care and support necessary to address complex behavioural and support needs. Our programs are adaptable and can accommodate staffing ratios ranging from one-to-one, two-to-one, or three-to-one, depending on the severity of the client's needs. This flexibility allows us to provide individualized care that fills the gaps between traditional facility care and outpatient support structures.

Our In-Home Support programs are designed to empower families and provide them with the resources and tools necessary to create a stable and nurturing home environment for their children. By providing support directly in the home, we can work closely with families to develop effective care plans that meet their unique needs and circumstances.

We believe that our In-Home Support programs are the key to preventing Indigenous youth from being removed from their homes and communities for traditional mental health supports. By providing personalized, evidence-based care directly in the home, we can promote positive change and empower families to create a healthy and supportive environment for their children to thrive in.

A.I.M Model

The A.I.M Analysis and Intervention Model takes an objective approach to understanding the emotional and behavioral complexities of youth in order to uncover the foundational causal factors that contribute to their challenges. The event is distinguished into the Action, Intention, and Motivational factors.

Action - Objective action and stabilization: This factor focuses on the observable behavior of the youth and their response to specific situations. For example, a youth may exhibit aggression towards their peers in school.

Intention - Desired outcome of the action: This factor delves into the intentions behind the youth's behavior. For instance, the youth may want to assert dominance over their peers and establish a sense of power.

Motivation - Foundational factors underlying motivation for intended action outcome: This factor explores the underlying emotional and psychological factors driving the youth's behavior. In this case, the youth may feel insecure and powerless in their home environment, leading them to seek control and power in other areas of their life.

By using the A.I.M Analysis and Intervention Model, our clinical team can develop targeted intervention strategies that address the root causes of the youth's behavior. Through evidence-based practices, we can help the youth learn healthy coping mechanisms, regulate their emotions, and develop positive relationships with their peers and family members. Our goal is to empower the youth with the tools they need to become happy, healthy, and successful members of their community.