Mental & Social Health Services
About our mental and social health services
Qulliq Connections provides mental and social health services tailored to Inuit communities, guided by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles. We honor cultural values, fostering resilience, healing, and well-being through holistic, community-centered support. Our approach strengthens Inuit identity, empowers individuals, and promotes lasting wellness rooted in tradition and shared knowledge.
Approach
Our approach to mental and social health emphasize empowerment, advocacy, and holistic well-being. Using strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive methods, we support Inuit individuals and communities. By integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, we foster resilience, self-determination, and healing, ensuring services align with cultural values and community needs.
Key Focused Services
- Culturally Relevant Counseling – Inuit-centered therapy incorporating traditional healing
practices and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Principles to support emotional well-being.
- Addictions Support & Harm Reduction – Tailored programs offering one-on-one support,
group sessions, and harm reduction strategies for Inuit struggling with substance use.
- Elder & Knowledge Keeper Guidance – Access to Elders for cultural mentorship,
storytelling, and traditional healing as part of the recovery journey.
- Land-Based Healing Programs – Therapeutic outings on the land that reconnect
individuals with Inuit traditions, fostering mental wellness and resilience.
- Peer Support & Talking Circles – Safe spaces where Inuit can share experiences, receive
encouragement, and strengthen community bonds.
- Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention – Immediate support services and culturally
competent crisis response for Inuit in distress.
- Mental Health Education & Awareness – Workshops and resources promoting mental
wellness, coping strategies, and the destigmatization of seeking help.