oskinikiwikamik “Young Men’s Home”

Created in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services oskinikiwikamik was established in July of 2008, for male youth ages of 9 to 15 that have been deemed difficult to serve and may be involved in high risk behaviors. This five bed temporary facility was developed as an emergency point of entry for youth in care of the Ministry of Social Services. The goal is to help assess, stabilize, and connect youth with resources in the community that will meet there short and long term needs. 

 

Located in an inner city neighborhood, oskinikiwikamik serve its clients in a safe and nurturing environment where their basic needs are addressed and youth are encouraged to participate in programming that will assist in their stabilization. Qualified staff assists youth with their basic needs, assessment, advocacy and stabilization. oskinikiwikamik is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year.

During their stay at oskinikiwikamik, residents have an opportunity to adjust to normal sleeping and eating patterns, and to participate in programs aimed to help build their self-esteem and self-worth in order to reduce their involvement in high risk behaviors. oskinikiwikamik provides other services including educational support, counseling, youth programming and referrals to other agencies in the city. Youth are encouraged to participate in recreational activities outside of the house as well as enrolling in programming for their self development. oskinikiwikamik also provides links to cultural activities (feasts, round dances, Pow wows) and access to Old People (Elders) for support or guidance and advice as needed or requested.

 

Referrals to oskinikiwikamik can only be made in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services.

 

For general information contact the Main office at 956-6100.