AM I ELIGIBLE?
Tsë lhts’ënc’il nec’igekh be yikh is open to youth, ages 12-29 of ALL gender expressions who are seeking healing, support, and spiritual guidance. Different sessions will be tailored to ages within a 4-5 year range, each program adapted to suit the needs and ages of each group.
Intake is voluntary, and youth will be able to enter into the program without parental consent. It needs to be done by referral, please let us know and we can understand your needs to ensure that the program you are a part of best suits your needs and accommodates where you are at in your healing journey.
We are here for you
We know this is a difficult time for you, please fill out this form if you are interesting in our programming.
If you need immediate help, the Kids’ Help Phone number is 1-800-668-6868
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Is Tsë lhts’ënc’il nec’igekh be yikh a residential facility?
Tsë lhts’ënc’il nec’igekh be yikh is a live-in facility for the length of the program. The building has bedrooms for six youth and two staff. Tsë lhts’ënc’il nec’igekh be yikh consists of a main house (including kitchen, living spaces, bedrooms for the youth, space for live-in staff, a classroom and staff offices) and 5 family cabins to accommodate visiting practitioners, family members, Elders and / or knowledge keepers.
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Is Tsë lhts’ënc’il nec’igekh be yikh accessible to individuals with disabilities?
We designed the building to be fully accessible. The accessible building allows the lodge to cater to as many individuals as possible, from those with physical disabilities and sensory challenges to visiting elders.
There is a lift provided in the building, and accessible counter heights, bedrooms, washrooms and hallways are considered throughout. Pathways on the site are also designed for accessibility to enable use by any and all.
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What will the program look like?
The lodge will offer live-in support multiple times per year, with groups of youth starting their stay together for a set period.
Live in Support for Youth Ages 13 – 22
· Within a 5-year age range (example, 13 -1 6 as one cohort, or 14-18)
· Youth ages 19 – 22
Continued Support for youth 19 – 29
· Access virtual programming
· Access in-personal programming off site