Mental Health is the foundation for at-risk youth to build a stable and hopeful future.
LiNKS Mental Health Clinic utilizes a comprehensive model of care that addresses the immediate psychological and physical needs of at-risk youth while integrating harm reduction strategies, trauma-informed care, psychology and mentorship.
Providing critical mental health support from counseling to crisis intervention
iHuman’s holistic approach and digitized management system allow us to facilitate comprehensive and sustainable healing, often leading to better long-term outcomes rather than focusing on surface symptoms.
iHuman’s LiNKS program addresses the complex and multifaceted needs of vulnerable youth by involving them actively in their recovery process, supporting personalized care plans that cater to unique needs, and offering tools and teachings that support their capacity to find identity, self-worth, purpose and belonging.
Substance Use Support
Soft counselling
Drug-use information including side-effects, combinations, and opioid treatment.
Harm Reduction supplies.
Naloxone training and Naloxone kits.
Drug testing kits.
HIV and Hepatitis C education.
Assistance with detox or treatment application forms and referrals for admission.
Mental Health Counselling and Art Therapy at the iHuman Youth Society LiNKS Clinic
At the heart of LiNKS is our dedicated mental health counseling team, which provides a safe and supportive environment for marginalized youth to explore their experiences, emotions and challenges. Our counselors utilize a trauma-informed approach, offering personalized strategies that promote healing and growth.
In addition to traditional counseling, LiNKS integrates art therapy as a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional release. Through creative mediums like painting, drawing, and other forms of artistic expression, youth are encouraged to process trauma and communicate their feelings in ways that words may not fully capture.
Whether through one-on-one sessions, group therapy, or crisis intervention, our conseling services – enhanced by art therapy – help youth develop coping mechanisms, build resilience, and move toward a brighter, more stable future.
Psychologist
Psychology services at iHuman play a crucial role in supporting at-risk youth by addressing the deep-rooted emotional and psychological challenges they face. These services provide a safe space for youth to process trauma, manage mental health issues, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
By offering trauma-informed care and integrated mental health support with our other services, iHuman helps youth build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and foster personal growth. Access to psychology services is essential for empowering youth to overcome their struggles and create a path toward a stable and hopeful future.
The Power of Art Therapy for Traumatized Youth
Art therapy at iHuman offers a transformative outlet for traumatized youth to express emotions that are often difficult to articulate. Through creative expression, youth can process their trauma in a safe, non-verbal way, which helps release emotional pain and fosters healing.
Art Therapy also builds self-esteem, encourages self-discovery, and supports mental health buy providing a positive coping mechanism. This therapeutic approach allows youth to reconnect with their sense of identity and find empowerment, leading to improved emotional well-being and resilience.
iHuman Youth Clinic
iHuman’s Youth Clinic is a Nurse Practitioner led program that provides primary health care for traumatized youth exhibiting high-risk behaviours that is
facilitated by Radius Community Health and Healing.
Monday and Tuesday 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 1:30 to 4:00m pm
Beyond primary care, the clinic offers vital services such as sexual health education, addictions counseling, and referrals to a wide range of community supports.
The clinic incorporates harm reduction strategies, ensuring that youth receive non-judgemental, compassionate care that meets them where they are. This approach promotes safety and well-being, helping youth make informed decisions while reducing the dangers associated with high-risk behaviours.
By addressing both immediate and long-term health needs, iHuman’s Youth Clinic empowers at-risk youth with the tools and resources necessary for holistic well-being and recovery.
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