Wellness
Overview
Health and wellness are an important part of our spirit. The TH Wellness Department uses a traditional approach to help our citizens. We focus on all parts of the person: the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. We offer many different programs for citizens of all ages aimed at empowerment and healthy living. These include:
Elders Program
Youth Program
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre (THYC) exists to encourage healthy living and provide opportunities for positive youth development. The centre is the only facility available to youth ages 12-18 in Dawson and is open to all youth in the critical after-school period and evenings Mondays to Saturdays.
The THYC provides daily organized and drop-in programming to more than 84 registered youth. Our strategic vision is to create a safe and supportive environment that allows youth to explore and participate in issues of governance, education, employment, and wellness. Learn more about our Youth Program.
Visit the TH Youth Centre Facebook page
Family Wellness Program
The Family Wellness Program was created to provide direct home-based support services and supportive counselling to families and citizens in the TH community. The Family Wellness Team assistd families to identify and draw upon available services, resources, and support systems with the aim of maintaining a strong, safe, and integrated family unit. The team also works to ensure children, youth, and families understand their individual rights and responsibilities so that families are empowered to make the best decisions regarding their particular situation. Learn more about our Family Wellness Program.
Visit the Family Wellness Facebook page
Medical Assistance and Homecare
Counselling Program
The TH counsellor offers free counselling to TH families as well as other Indigenous families. Learn more about our Counselling Program.
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Farm
TH Farm is a teaching farm located at Km 699.2 of the North Klondike Highway. The farm is focused on sustainable agriculture and teaching sustainable farming to TH citizens. Eggs, meat, and produce raised at the farm are available for purchase in local markets, or directly through the farm.
Visit the TH Farm Facebook page
Wellness contacts
Visit the Chief John Jonas Wellness Centre Facebook page
For most numbers, call us long distance at 1-844-993-7100 (or local at (867) 993-7100) plus extension number:
Director of Wellness |
Jeanelle Julien |
129 |
Wellness Programs & Services Manager | Erin McQuaig | 148 |
Wellness Drivers |
JimBob Titus / Ben Peirson |
(867) 993-3568 |
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant |
Andrea Moses |
164 |
Cancer Pathways Coordinator |
Deena Titus |
241 |
Child & Youth Services Supervisor |
Ali Nagano |
169 |
Children’s Programs Coordinator |
Brittany Bauer |
149 |
Youth Programs Coordinator |
Peter Greenland |
169 |
Community Health Representative |
Vacant |
150 |
Community Outreach Support Workers |
Sarah Beggs / Vacant |
165 |
Elders Support Workers |
Karen Blake / Natasha Negreiff |
151 |
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Home & Community Care Coordinator |
Dolores Scheffen |
155 |
Indigenous Court Worker |
Lorraine Granston |
252 |
Indigenous Victims Court Support Worker |
Tiss Clark-Robinson | 254 |
Justice Coordinator |
Vacant |
167 |
Social Assistance Administrator |
Vacant |
166 |
Acting Men's Shelter Coordinator |
Jamie Lancaster-Madden |
225 |
Derrick Hastings |
TH Farm Manager |
(867) 993-3916 |
Lisa Anderson |
TH Farm Administrator | (867) 993-4202 |