Includes the network of mental health professionals providing support to those struggling with addictions.

9-12 professional development training sessions per year

• Based on core competencies of: Assessment, Treatment, Counselling Skills, Relapse Prevention, Case Management, Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Crisis Intervention, Diversity & Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Conflict Management, Ethics & Professionalism, Family & Social Support, Group Facilitation, Mental Health, Outreach and Program Development

One Symposium Conference

• Based on current crises in community, current issues and suggestions from Indigenous Services Canada and the workforce

Certification support

• Collaboration with three certification bodies makes incentives available to the workforce to encourage certification

Includes the network of people who have been trained to offer the emotional, mental and cultural support to those participating in the Indian Residential School Hearings.

Two Gatherings a year

• Currently being trained to understand Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Day Schools, and the 60s Scoop eras in order to best serve those requiring support.

Mental Health and Wellness Working Group

• WCDU coordinates and hosts meetings of the Working Group Leads and the annual Regional Mental Health and Wellness Knowledge Exchange.

Treatment Centre Directors Meetings

• WCDU is responsible for the coordination of Treatment Centre Directors Meetings and development of materials such as the Treatment Centre Orientation Manual.

Tribal Council Gathering Support

• WCDU accepts applications for funding to host a Mental Health or Addiction or Combined gathering for Tribal Council areas. Funding is accessible on a yearly basis.

PACE Crystal Meth Program

• WCDU has coordinated ongoing development of a national program to provide prevention, awareness and community education resources to NNADAP and other frontline community support staff.

From Truth to Reconciliation

• In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, WCDU has developed this two day workshop intended to facilitate a shared understanding of the history and legacy of the residential school system. Attendees have come from education, post-secondary, health, government, and law enforcement sectors.