Telmexw Awtexw
"WALK IN THE SNOWOYELH WAY”
"Snowoyelh” is… the natural Law Creator provided to us, it is the "Law of Everything”
Telmexw Awtexw is one of the three branches of the Snowoyleh Department. Our programming and service delivery is governed by SNOWOYELH, rooted in Sts’ailes culture and is guided by the teachings of our elders and ancestors. We practice respect for all our relations, all living things and strive to assist those who come to our centre in reconnecting to themselves, their spirit, their community; strengthening their cultural indentity and encouraging a healthy addiction free lifestyle as Aboriginal persons.
Telmexw Awtexw, a name given for our program by our respected elder, means "Medicine House for more than one person”.
Under the leadership of Chief Willie Charlie and with the support of Council, the Sts’ailes (Chehalis Indian Band) has entered into a four year contract with First Nations and Inuit Helath. We are funded to develop and operate a residential treatment center for Aboriginal persons who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug addictions and who may or may not be on the Methadone Maintanence Program. We currently run a 9 bed facility on a 28 day continuous intake schedule. All participants have the option to extend their treatment program on a month to month baisis for up to six months. We have a 2 week closure in mid December and August to provide opportunity for regular professional development and allow for staff annual vacations.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of Telmexw awtexw is to strengthen our First Nation client’s committment to develop spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically while reducing dependency on alcohol and/or drugs. Clients will be supported in honoring and affirming pride in their Aboriginal identify.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
We strive to merge cultural programming with western educational workshops.
· Addictions management
· Living skills/life management
· Anger management
· Intimacy and relationships
· Relapse prevention
· After-care planning Group therapy sessions are utilzed extensively.
· Sts’ailes teachings and gatherings
· Medicine wheel teachings
· Seven laws of life
· Sweat lodge
· Healing circles
· Drum therapy
· Cedar bark weaving
· Seasonal activies (fishing, longhouse)
· AA/NA (dental and eye care may also be provided) Specialized Cultural Workers and a Nurse Practioner compliment our 24 hour staffing
We Believe, "Culture is Medicine”
To Attend our treatment program:
· Must not require medical detox
· Must be clean and sober min. 7 days
· Must identify as an Aboriginal person
· Must complete application form
· Must submit TB screen test and complete a medical as part of the application package
· Complete applications are accepted and date stamped
We also provide:
Residential School Survivors Support
· Support survivors through crisis & hearings
· Education workshops
· Raise awareness of residential school issues
· Quarterly healing conferences
· Referrals to appropriate helping resources
· Support survivors involved with justice system
Residential School Support and Information:
Contacts
Phone - 604.796.9829
Kelsey Charlie - kelsey.charlie@chehalisband.com
Carrie Dan - carrie.dan@chehalisband.com
Sue Anne Phillips - sueann.phillips@chehalisband.com
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Contains:- Program Info
- Guidelines and Application
- Eligibility Criteria
- Client Checklist/Guidelines
- Letter to Medical Practitioner/Meth Dr.
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SNOWOYLEH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR:
NANCY P CHARLIE
Sts’ailes (Chehalis Indian Band)
Sachem Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1
TELMEXW AWTEXW PROGRAM MANAGER:
RON STROPLE
ron.strople@chehalisband.com
SNOWOYELH IRS/CULTURAL MANAGER:
KELSEY CHARLIE
kelsey.charlie@chehalisband.com
Phone:
604-796-9829 Fax: 604-796-9839
Mailing Address:
Telmexw Awtexw c/o Sts’ailes (Chehalis Indian Band)
4690 Salish Way Agassiz, BC, VOM 1A0
Physical Address:
16300 Morris Valley Rd., Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
