Alberta Mental Wellness Crisis Team Deployed to Support Siksika Nation
Siksika Nation has experienced significant loss over recent weeks. The need for emotional support is constant; families are dealing with trauma, grief, and substance abuse issues.
In response to these critical needs, four specialized experts from the Alberta Mental Wellness Crisis Team have been deployed have been deployed to work alongside our Crisis Team to support Siksika Nation members families, and community: Sara Singer, MWCRT Coordinator – Trauma and emotion regulation; Brad Straty – First Responder; Carol Dion – Cultural Support; Jessica Henderson – OAT and Harm Reduction. They will provide stabilization services, emotional support, and conduct family check-ins throughout our community.
The deployment team will be available from Sunday, August 10, to Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 10 am-6 pm each day. Contact the Hope Support Line at 403-734-1212 to get connected.
This additional support will also provide relief to our Siksika Crisis Intervention Team members, many of whom have been personally affected by these losses.
Further support services will be determined based on ongoing community needs and the assessment of our Siksika Health teams.
If you or your family need assistance, please reach out. No one should face these challenges alone, and help is available.
