Phone: 250-750-4415
Fax: 250-750-4420
Health and Wellness Manager
Meaghan Van Somer
mvansomer@mlib.ca
Clinical Supervisor
Chris Branigan
familytherapist@mlib.ca
Department Staff
Health and Wellness Manager
Meaghan Van Somer
Clinical Supervisor
Chris Branigan
Counselling / Emotional Support: Counselling and emotional support are provided on a regular basis to the McLeod Lake and Prince George MLIB residents who may have concerns or challenges with substance abuse, grief, loss and/or how to develop healthier relationships.
Parent Support: A regular parent support group called ‘Parent’s Circle’ has been started. The Parent’s Circle is a space for parents/caregivers to share challenges and successes in parenting, and there are videos available to watch that showcase indigenous parenting principles and strength-based parenting.
Dudes Club: Dudes Club is a peer mentoring support service in McLeod Lake. Activities are held in the evening, and in the evenings. Men can come to the band office and enjoy a movie night, meal, poker nights, woodworking/construction and other activities they enjoy.
Indigenous Counsellor
Maria Orcherton
indigenoustherapist@mlib.ca
Elder’s support at Golden Eagle Nest Complex: home visits, activities to improve cognitive functions, mental health discussions, and outdoor activities to improve mobility and strengthen the mind.
Mackenzie Secondary School Counselling for MLIB Youth: Once per week, attend the school to support youth in youth-centered approaches to health, safety and future plans.
Raynor Massage: The primary goal is to relieve a person of residual tension/muscle tightness in an area of the body (caused by physical or emotional stressors) that can lead to a blockage or disruption in the flow of vital energy.
Reflexology: Application of pressure on the reflex points of the feet and hands to trigger the natural healing mechanism on the body. Reflexology improves blood circulation and improves body health conditions, and well-being.
Aromatherapy: Applying essential oil to the body to soothe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, PTSD, trauma, insomnia, stress, autism and pain management.
Jurisdiction Coordinator
Reanne Solonas
Community Health Representative
Cindy Tweed
chr@mlib.ca
Social Worker / Child and Youth Counsellor
Saje Francis
Saje wears many hats in her position with MLIB. As the Child and Youth Counsellor, she helps children work through any issues that may arise. She acts as a referral source for the school, families, and community, and does one-on-one counselling at Morfee Elementary, Mackenzie Secondary, and within McLeod Lake and Prince George.
Saje’s main goal in this position is to help youth learn to cope with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, loss, and grief. She has put on workshops for youth about these concerns as well.
As a Social Worker, Saje is on the work team for Whes’ke’ghe, helping prepare MLIB to take over their own child and family services. She provides support, therapy, and advocacy for the families of McLeod Lake and Prince George, and works with them to grow their skills. Saje also assists families with crisis intervention, activity planning, and ensuring the health and safety of children and parents.
Home Support Worker
Norm Strand
250-750-4415
Norm provides home care to our Elders and disabled persons here in the Community. This includes general housekeeping, personal hygiene and meal preparation as necessary. You will often find Norm at one of our Elder’s homes, making a meal or helping them to organize or clean their homes. He delivers meals on wheels to clients and members who are in need of the service… and often finds himself splitting wood and bringing it in for the people he helps. Norm also does water testing in our community.
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor / Supervisor
Vacant
drugandalcoholcounsellor@mlib.ca
Child and Youth Counsellor
Vacant
youthandchildcounsellor@mlib.ca