Central Okanagan

A dedicated team of Indigenous Health Care Social Workers committed to supporting the holistic wellness of Indigenous individuals, families, and communities. Together, they bring a shared passion for culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice that honours the interconnected relationships between mind, body, spirit, family, and land. Services Provided:

This program is intended for Métis and Urban Indigenous individuals or families who may benefit from additional cultural, emotional or system navigation support alongside their existing care. The pathfinders work in a relationship-based practice, spending much of their time in the community and meeting with clients in a variety of settings, depending on the reason for the visit, the clients needs, confidentiality requirements, and safety for all involved. These locations can include the pathfinder's office, accompanying clients to other providers; offices, community-based resource provider locations, home visits, the hospital or in public spaces.

Referral: Referrals are for individuals or families who identify as Indigenous, including Métis, First Nations or Inuit, whether formally registered or self-identified. Referrals may be submitted by family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals or other service providers who are working with the client. Referrals should be made with the client’s knowledge and consent. Please note, that case load is full and referrals will result in clients being added to a waitlist.