Support | KSCS

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:

Articles
Newspaper advertisements
Radio announcements/commercials
Talkshows
Public service announcements
Posters
News releases
TV shows, infomercials
Annual reports

Communications correspondents’ assist the promotion/education efforts whenever feasible. This is in addition to communications’ general KSCS public relations responsibilities and human resources support.

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How to access:

A call to 450-632-6880 during office hours will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person.

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Assisted Living Services

Assisted Living Services (ALS)

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.

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How to access:

Call ALS at (450) 632-7730 and ask to speak with the Manager.

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Home Care Nursing

Services Provided

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.

On-call services are provided for palliative care patients.
Evening dressing changes.
Intravenous therapy

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Psychological Services

Psychosocial Support

To screen, assess and make recommendations for referral for individuals, couples and families who are referred to or requesting psychological support

Psychological Consultation

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

Anxiety Support Group

In collaboration with prevention services, to provide group support to clients with anxiety and depression.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

To provide crisis support following a traumatic event to reduce negative psych-social reactions.

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How to access:

A call to 450-632-6880 will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person. In the event of an emergency in the evenings, weekends and holidays call the Peacekeepers 450-632-6505 and ask to speak with an on-call worker.

Youth Protection

To receive all reports of children being at risk, investigate allegations of child abuse, to include abandonment, neglect, psychological abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and serious behaviour disturbances and provide follow-up to address the risk.

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How to access:

A call to 450-632-6880 will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person. In the event of an emergency in the evenings, weekends and holidays call the Peacekeepers 450-632-6505 and ask to speak with an on-call worker.

Crisis Intervention

To respond to community or family crisis as it arises, such as a critical incident stress debriefing, family dynamic issue, social support, etc.

How to access:

A call to 450-632-6880 will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person. In the event of an emergency in the evenings, weekends and holidays call the Peacekeepers 450-632-6505 and ask to speak with an on-call worker.

Intake Services

Receives all calls for services, provide immediate support to clients when necessary and to refer clients to appropriate KSCS Prevention and Support resources.

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How to access:

A call to 450-632-6880 will put you in touch with the appropriate resource person. In the event of an emergency, in the evenings, weekends and holidays call the Peacekeepers 450-632-6505 and ask to speak with an on-call worker.

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