Specialized services tailored to the unique needs of Indigenous communities—combining evidence-based care, cultural safety, and community collaboration to promote recovery and well-being.
The Indigenous communities in Canada have long faced significant health disparities, with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), brain injury and mental health issues being among the most pressing concerns. Ideal Care Support Services (ICSS) is established to provide specialized FASD, Brain Injury and Mental health services for Indigenous communities through culturally appropriate services, community engagement, and evidence-based practices.
ICSS offers diagnostic assessments using evidence-based tools such as the Diagnostic Interview for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (DIFASD) or the Modified Finnegan Tool (MFT). Additionally, prevention efforts focusing on raising awareness about the risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy through community outreach programs and educational resources.
ICSS provides accessible mental health counseling services tailored to Indigenous communities delivered by trained professionals who understand the unique cultural contexts and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples including individual therapy sessions as well as group therapy sessions.
A collaborative care model is employed involving healthcare providers, community leaders, and families fostering a more holistic approach to addressing complex health issues like FASD, Brain Injury and Mental health.
ICSS provides training programs for healthcare professionals including workshops on trauma-informed care practices or cultural sensitivity training sessions led by experts or community members themselves.
All services are designed with cultural sensitivity incorporating traditional wellness practices and elements from Indigenous cultures. ICSS employs Indigenous staff, develop programs that respect Indigenous beliefs, and provide services in a welcoming environment that acknowledges historical trauma.