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: