Ktunaxa Nation Social Sector

02/13/2023

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The alert is for a drug that looks like a white powder and red or pink rock. It is being sold as 'Down' or heroin/fentanyl.

02/08/2023

Our deepest condolences to families who are grieving right now.

If you’d like more information and/or to connect to supports that are available please reach out to your Community Health Department, the Child & Youth Mental Health team at Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family (250-489-4563) or the Social Sector (250-919-6500).

If you or someone you know requires support evenings or after hours please call the Indigenous 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-588-8717 or the Social Sector on call phone at 250-919-6500.

KUU-US is an Indigenous BC Wide Crisis Line offering Safety Monitoring for Indigenous people at risk, local housing supports and urgent need items.

01/20/2023

Invitation for all Residential School Survivors

12/15/2022

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday 🎄

Our office will be closed on Dec 21st and open again Jan 4th 2023.

During our closure

If you need mental help support:
The 24 hour KUU-US Crisis Line toll free number is 1-800-588-8717
This is a First Nations and Aboriginal crisis line by and for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples that services the whole of British Columbia.

Crisis Centre 1-800-784-2433
if you are considering su***de or are concerned about someone who may be. ​

Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. ​

Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)

11/02/2022

Happy Halloween 🕸️🎃

10/14/2022

10/01/2022

Our Aboriginal Patient Navigator worked alongside East Kootenay Regional Hospital to show support for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. He also shared his Truth about the negative impacts residential school had on his mother, a residential school survivor, with staff.

09/30/2022

Draw for our hottub (Marie Nicholas) and bike (Cindy Sutherland) congratulations!

06/15/2022

06/03/2022

Our deepest condolences to families who are grieving right now.

Community Health Staff, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family & the Ktunaxa Nation Social Sector are working together to ensure families are supported and look at ways to bring youth, families and communities together.

If you’d like more information and/or to connect to supports that are available please reach out to your Community Health Department, the Child & Youth Mental Health team at Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family (250-489-4563) or the Social Sector (250-919-6500).

If you or someone you know requires support evenings or after hours please call the Indigenous 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-588-8717 or the Social Sector on call phone at 250-919-6500.

KUU-US is an Indigenous BC Wide Crisis Line offering Safety Monitoring for Indigenous people at risk, local housing supports and urgent need items.

02/17/2021

They also have information about Nation based services like Recovery and Detox.