Addictions Counselling
Our prevention and treatment programs are centered around the holistic teachings of the Medicine Wheel. The goal is to assist clients to recover to a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual state of wellness. Through counselling in a culturally appropriate framework, each client receives the respect they need in order to grow and develop a healthy sense of pride and personal well-being. Culture is an important component of recovery, and cultural knowledge helps to greatly strengthen the treatment and successful recovery of individuals dealing with addiction issues. Referrals are provided to treatment facilities, and other resources.
Weekly Wellbriety meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Alcoholics Anonymous meets each weekday (except holidays) from 9:30 am – 10:30 am–both at the Friendship Centre.
Contact the Friendship Centre for more information – (250-763-4905)
Funding for this program is provided by Interior Health.
Mental Health
Our Mental Health program serves urban Aboriginal clients in the Kelowna area with one-on-one counselling, group workshops, anger management, and referrals to additional mental-health resources. All services are provided in a culturally relevant and appropriate way. Here you will find a list of ongoing services provided by this program:
Women’s Sewing Talking Circle
Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am at I-Spa-Us (1745 Chapman Pl) in the Amenity Room! Come join in on some healthy discussion and learn new sewing techniques! Free of charge, and no requirements!
Women’s Drum Circle
Wednesdays from 11:45am-1pm at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (442 Leon Ave) in the boardroom. This circle is open for those who are not on their moon time (menstrual cycle). Bring your own drum if possible as we only have a few to lend out. Bring a skirt to wear, if available to you. (Please note: Skirts must be mid-calf or longer in length, as per women’s drumming tradition.)
We look forward to having you!
Building Healthy Relationships
Balancing your Emotions is Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (442 Leon Ave) and runs from January 18th – February 22nd. Each Thursday this group discusses different topics and is a 6-week healing journey. The goal is to build and restore confidence under emotional stress, as well as aims to assist individuals in rediscovering balance and self worth, all while learning to communicate openly. Please note: This group currently only offers 8 spots, and is currently full. For more information please refer to Cyndy’s contact information at the bottom of this page.
Counselling
Wednesdays we have counselling by appointment only. Please refer to Cyndys contact information below.
Cyndy Fiessel
Phone: 250-859-1055
Email: Cyndy.f@kfs.bc.ca
Funding for this program is provided by Interior Health.