CHISASIBI: Psychosocial team at the CMC are available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and will be available for walk-ins.
Health services for Awash
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ᐄᔨᔨᐅᔨᒧᐎᓐ | IIYIYIUYIMUWIN
Awash
Awash
Services for Awash improve the well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children (birth to 9 years old), and their families through a culturally safe and integrated services approach.
Featured Services
The program is for couples planning to have a child, women of childbearing age, men considering parenthood, and people with a family history of CLE
Waapimaausuwin develops, coordinates and delivers support for pregnancy and childbirth the Nishiiyuu Way, based on traditional Cree teachings.
Healthy women having a normal pregnancy can choose to be followed by a midwife based in Chisasibi.
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Wiichihiituwin delivers quality services to the population of Eeyou Istchee who need health care outside the region.
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The breastfeeding program provides information and support to breastfeeding mothers, including helping them to ensure successful breastfeeding.
Dental professionals – including dentists, hygienists and dental specialists – clean teeth, fill cavities, extract teeth, provide dentures, perform
Child psychiatry focuses on the mental health of children and youth.
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The  Mashkûpimâtsît Awash program works with parents and young families so that they can improve their living situations.
Phone numbers
Info Santé 811
Info Santé 811
811 is a free and confidential telephone health consultation service available across Eeyou Istchee and Quebec. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A nurse at 811 will answer questions about non-urgent health issues.
Wiichihiiwaauwin (Mental Health) Helpline
Wiichihiiwaauwin (Mental Health) Helpline
Service available 24/7. Cree speakers and Elders are available upon request
Robin's Nest Women's Shelter - 1800 Number
Robin's Nest Women's Shelter - 1800 Number
Cree Non-Insured Health Benefits Department
Cree Non-Insured Health Benefits Department
PO Box 250
Chisasibi QC J0M 1E0
Canada
COVID-19 VACCINATION
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Vaccination is an essential layer of protection against COVID-19 and helps protect Eeyou Istchee’s most vulnerable community members, including Elders and people living with chronic diseases.
Updated
November 19, 2021
