KSCS home and Community Care Services along with KSCS Prevention and Family Violence programs is launching a campaign regarding older adult mistreatment. The campaign was formerly known as Elder Abuse. The Kahnawà:ke campaign has been named Iethi’nikòn:rare ne thotí:iens (We are looking out for our elders).
KSCS home and Community Care Services along with KSCS Prevention and Family Violence programs is launching a campaign regarding older adult mistreatment. The campaign was formerly known as Elder Abuse. The Kahnawà:ke campaign has been named Iethi’nikòn:rare ne thotí:iens (We are looking out for our elders).
Over the next year, we will be focusing on informing the community about older adult mistreatment in an effort for community members to gain a better understanding of this issue and how it affects the individual, the family and the community at large. Our intention is to assist community members who are being affected by mistreatment to raise awareness and inform them of the resources that are available.
On June 15, 2017, we will launch the campaign at the Kahnawà:ke Services Complex from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This date also coincides with the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is the day declared by the World Health Organization to raise awareness and efforts “to eliminate all forms of violence and abuse against older people.” (UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon).
On that day, we will have general information on older adult mistreatment. Purple Ribbons, which are the symbol to accompany the campaign, will be given out and we will have prizes available. All Kahnawà:ke organizations will be given the Purple Ribbons and are asked to support the campaign.
In honour of our elders, there will be a BBQ and social for all elders in the community. The event will take place on June 15, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Turtle Bay Elder’s Lodge. There is no charge for the event and the food is available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Below is a link to a short survey.
Ensure there is a consistent flow of information going out to the community. To address the health and social priority issues identified in Kahnawake’s Community Health Plan activities include:
Communications correspondents’ assist the promotion/education efforts whenever feasible. This is in addition to communications’ general KSCS public relations responsibilities and human resources support.
is comprised of the Independent Living Center (ILC) and Family Support and Resources Services (FSRS). The ILC is a residential program for community members living with mental health issues. FSRS includes the Family Support Caseworkers, Young Adults Program, the Teen Social Club, and Lifeskills Support Workers.
Please check out our Special Needs Resource Guide 2021. The link to the PDF is below under Resources.
The Homecare nurses of KMHC work collaboratively with KSCS's Home and Community Care Services and other professionals to provide health care to individuals who cannot seek medical attention due to diminished mobility, illness or their physical condition.
The program is aimed towards the elderly, chronically ill, disabled, terminally ill, and those convalescing from major hospitalizations necessitating nursing care. Ongoing nursing visits provide support and supervision needed to maintain an independent lifestyle and safely meet the demands of daily living.
Referrals to the Kahnawake homecare team are made by physicians, other agencies, family members, neighbors and patients themselves.
Home care services are provided Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and on weekends for scheduled patients.
The Turtle Bay Elders’ Lodge (TBEL) is a residential elders institution, constructed based on National Building Codes and maintained under the National Fire & Safety Codes that provides a continuum of care to elders within their community that addresses health and social needs.
TBEL has 22 rooms, 25 beds (including five extended care rooms with eight extended care beds for those who require additional care). 17 Rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, private bath and a door that opens to your own green space to sit and enjoy the sun by your room or in the gazebo located at the back of the lodge
To screen, assess and make recommendations for referral for individuals, couples and families who are referred to or requesting psychological support
To provide support and consultation to related services, programs, projects and activities in the area of psychology.
The following is offered only on an “as needed” basis with sufficient amount of people and client preparedness
In collaboration with prevention services, to provide group support to clients with anxiety and depression.
To provide crisis support following a traumatic event to reduce negative psych-social reactions.
To respond to community or family crisis as it arises, such as a critical incident stress debriefing, family dynamic issue, social support, etc.
Receives all calls for services, provide immediate support to clients when necessary and to refer clients to appropriate KSCS Prevention and Support resources.
The role of the Family Violence and Addictions Prevention Workers is to facilitate, plan and prepare prevention campaigns, programming and training in relation to Family Violence and Addictions Prevention.
The Prevention Worker provides service in collaboration with other Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) programs and community resources in order to integrate issues and services in relation to Family Violence and Addictions Prevention.
The cycle of addictions and family violence can have a devastating effect on self, family and community. The development of one’s sense of self-esteem, image, value, mental health and behaviours can be affected when exposed to trauma. The impact of trauma and negative behaviours may be lessened with education, awareness, a positive and supportive environment. Education and awareness is an important step in creating change and adopting positive attitudes and behaviours.
Networking and Collaborating with KSCS and other community resources ex Community Prevention Task Force, Onkwata’karitáhtshera s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program and KSCS Communications: Promotion and Education team and Kahnawake Survival School/ KSCS Prevention Liaison.
