Project Goals

• Circling Buffalo Inc. Provides services for Mental Health Issues to Manitoba's 63 First Nation Communities and First Nation shelters.
• Circling Buffalo Inc. strives to enhance access to Mental Health Counselling for victims of violence.
• Work with First Nation shelters and First Nations Communities to bridge the gap between clients with mental health issues and access to services of Mental Health Therapists.

Target Area

• 63 Manitoba First Nations on an as needed basis
• Circling Buffalo Inc.  deploys Mental Health Therapists on Monthly scheduled visits to Manitoba's 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 reports on direction, recommendations, and service delivery for future years.
• Remuneration for services provided to approved Mental Health Therapists

Primary Contact

Theresa Fontaine
Project Coordinator
Health Canada – Stream 1
Circling Buffalo Inc.
(204) 620 – 6119

Email: projectcoordinator@circlingbuffalo.ca