Promoting wellness and unity, Hiiye’yu Lelum addresses the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people by providing holistic programs and services.
HL - Addictions Program
Provides treatment through individual, couple and family counselling in a setting of respect and equality. Services include: referrals to residential treatment; information about addiction, relapse, recovery, cultural values, grief and loss, cycle of violence and sexual abuse; workshops to develop healthy lifestyles for self, family and community; and home visits.
HL - The Youth Inclusion Project (YIP)
A crime-prevention program that provides pro-social activities to youth in the Cowichan communities. The YIP facilitates programming for youth who are considered at-risk for criminal behaviour and need extra assistance to cope with the surrounding environment.
HL - The Homeless Prevention Program
An initiative aimed at providing individuals in identified at-risk groups facing homelessness with portable rent supplements and support services to help them access rental housing in the private (non-subsidized) housing market.