Secrecy and silence are how family violence continues. Let Circling Buffalo Inc. help!

Project Goals

• Provide optimal services of mental health crisis intervention to First Nations and First Nation shelters.
• Create awareness and knowledge of the services available through Circling Buffalo Inc.
• Improve the quality of life for those suffering from mental health concerns or episodes of mental health concerns with the use of crisis intervention stabilization.
• Work with First Nation shelters and First Nations to bridge the gap between clients in crisis and access to services of MHT.

Target Area

• 63 Manitoba First Nations on an on-call basis
• Monthly scheduled visits to Manitoba First Nation shelters in Mathias Colomb, Shamattawa, Nisichawayasihk, Norway House, and Fisher River
• All service requests must be in relation to Family Violence

Expectation of Service Providers

• Provide mental health services to contacts impacted by family violence
• Keep record of all contacts visited, other key information areas identified by Project Coordinator. Information recorded will not put client confidentiality in jeopardy
• Provide evaluation feedback for an annual final report on direction, recommendations, and service delivery for future years
• Quick remuneration for services (same week or when reports are received)

Primary Contact

Caroline Duchame
Project Coordinator
Health Canada – Stream 1
Circling Buffalo Inc.
Work Cell / 24/7 Crisis Line: (204) 620 – 6119
Fax: (204) 623 – 2882
Email: cducharme@circlingbuffalo.ca