Mental Wellness

Child Therapist

• Art therapy
• Sand-tray therapy

In Foster Care

There are lots of people involved in children’s lives when they get involved in foster care: parents, teachers, doctors and child welfare workers. At Wabano, we bring all these people together to co-create an integrated plan of care for the child. Then we work with everyone involved to make the plan a reality.

We also provide:

• Sharing circles in group homes.
• Facebook support.

To find out more, visit our Foster Care System page.

Culture

Cultural activities happen all the time at Wabano. From sweat lodges to full moon ceremonies, drum circles to medicine walks, and our children are always welcome.

Check out our Program & Events calendar to see what’s happening.

Youth Therapist

• Art therapy
• Sand-tray therapy

In Foster Care

There are lots of people involved in youth’s lives when they get involved in foster care: parents, teachers, doctors, child welfare workers. At Wabano, we bring all these people together to co-create an integrated plan of care for the youth. Then we work with everyone involved to make the plan a reality. We also provide:

• Sharing circles in group homes
• Facebook support

In School

Kids spend a lot of time at school. So we go to them! Wabano provides fun, cultural activities with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board to help kids create healthy relationships that will last.

Culture

Cultural activities happen all the time at Wabano. From sweat lodges to full moon ceremonies, drum circles to medicine walks, and youth are always welcome.

Check out our Program & Events calendar to see what’s happening.

Psychotherapy

We offer psychotherapy with regulated mental health professionals, including:

• Individual sessions that can include art therapy and sand-tray therapy.
• Couples sessions
• Phone Sessions – Can’t come to Wabano? Our therapists do sessions over the phone.

Addictions Recovery

The path to wellness is rarely a straight line. At Wabano, we’re here to help you reduce harm in your life, and increase connection to culture, to yourself, and to others. Sobriety does not have to be your focus, though it can be the outcome.

• Addictions Counselling
  We have specialists in all kinds of substance use issues, including opiates.
•  Groups
  • Sisters in Recovery
  • Wellbriety

To find an upcoming session, please see our Programs and Events calendar.

Group Sessions

Healing with others is powerful. It not only supports the individual but also builds strong communities. We offer a variety of groups on topics that matter to you.

• Pain management
• Grief and Trauma Recovery
• Art Therapy

Due to the intensive healing work done in these groups, registration is required. We’d love to have you.

Complete our form and a team member will follow up with you.

Culture

Cultural activities happen all the time at Wabano. From sweat lodges to full moon ceremonies, drum circles to medicine.

Our Friday beading group is open to everyone, join us this week!

Check out our Program & Events calendar to see what’s happening.

System Navigation

Mental Wellness is not just about therapy. Living the good life also means that you can access all the supports you need. Our team is here to help you with all kinds of things:

• Getting or updating ID cards.
• Filling out applications.
• Filling out tax forms etc.
• Helping people navigate foster care or healthcare system.

For more details visit our Advocacy & Support page.

We offer

• Family therapy
• Art therapy
• Couples therapy 

Culture

Cultural activities happen all the time at Wabano. From sweat lodges to full moon ceremonies, drum circles to medicine. And they are perfect for your whole family.

Check out our Program & Events calendar to see what’s happening.