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The Community Wellness Department (formerly Health and Social) strives to offer accessible programming and services to all Citizens within CAFN Traditional Territory through support staff in Haines Junction and Whitehorse.
The Community Wellness Department provides services to CAFN people in the areas noted below.
Information and referrals regarding a wide range of community wellness issues are also available.
CAFN provides funds of up to $2,000 for expenses to assist with funeral and emergency costs.
CAFN provides funding to assist CAFN Citizens in Canada who are in emergency situations, such as a medical incident or an act of God, to a maximum of $2,000 per family per year. Emergencies may include: sudden loss of home, fire, earthquake, death in the immediate family, etc.
CAFN provides Citizens and their immediate family living in Canada with funding to assist with travel expenses associated with medical emergencies where these expenses are not otherwise covered. Maximum $2,000 for travel within Yukon. Maximum $3,000 for travel outside Yukon.
CAFN provides home support services such as cleaning, laundry, meal delivery, cooking and other assistance based on individual client care plans. Clients may self-refer, or family or doctors may also refer.
CAFN offers the Community Bus service to Whitehorse from Monday to Friday. This is available for Haines Junction, Canyon, Champagne & Takhini residents. Please contact Dorothy Moose at (867) 634 4200 ext. 211.
Due to COVID regulations we are operating with limited seats right now
The Community Justice Program provides alternatives to mainstream justice processes, although assistance is not limited to people who have been charged with a crimina offence.
All CAFN Citizens and members of the Haines Junction community can access this program and may be referred through self-referral, the RCMP, Crown attorney or defense counsel.
CAFN provides weekend on-call support from
5:00 pm on Friday – 8:30 pm on Monday.
EMERGENCY LINE: (867) 333-4477
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:
CAFN provides home support services such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, meal delivery (Haines Junction) and other assistance based on individual client care plans. CAFN Citizens in the Yukon with health-related matters or in need of extra support at home are encouraged to contact CAFN to apply or may be referred by their doctor or family.
This fund supports CAFN Elders age 60 and old in Yukon with home heating expenses up to a maximum of $2000.00 per fiscal year per household.
CAFN Elders age 60 and older who live in Canada and the United States are eligible for the Elders Land Claim Benefit Payment of $250 per month.
CAFN provides support to CAFN parents and children (0-5 years of age) in all CAFN communities, with an emphasis on nutrition, healthy parenting, and the importance of breastfeeding.
CAFN Community Wellness also provides prevention, awareness, educational and promotional activities, programs, workshops and seminars on current health issues (such as FASD, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and smoking awareness and prevention) by promoting healthy living and a traditional lifestyle to all CAFN Citizens in Yukon.
This program assists CAFN Citizens in need of Income Assistance to cover rent, utilities (except telephone) fuel, and basic needs (food, clothing, incidentals and laundry.) It is available to CAFN Citizens between the ages of 19 and 64 who reside within CAFN Traditional Territory and are without sufficient resources or are temporarily unemployed to cover household expenses.
Applicants must declare all household income, provide utility bill information and fill out forms required for client file. ID may be required for non-citizens (spouses of Citizens).
CAFN offers cultural, social and recreational opportunities for CAFN children and youth in Yukon in a safe, nurturing environment. To assist the youth in their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth by offering a wide range of services and programs.
Afterschool Programming, ages 6 to 11, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesday to Friday Youth Drop-in hours 7:00-10:00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday Late Night Teen Nights 7:00-10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Youth Drop-in Hours 7-9 pm up to age 12
Friday & Saturday Late Night Teen Nights till 12 am or later
A weekly Youth Centre Hours and Activities schedule is available. Youth Centre hours may be adjusted to accommodate special activities. Additional youth activities are also available.
CAFN Youth Programs – the Youth Junction on Facebook
The Community Health and Well Being Grant (CHWB) is available for CAFN Citizens living in Canada. It is established according to the following principles:
CHWB grants are designated for individuals and community events.
CHWB Contact person:
Doreen Williams
Executive Assistant to Chief & Council
867-634-4200 ext 231
[email protected]
