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CYFN's Moccasin Mobile Outreach Program receives national recognition for harm reduction efforts

Photo Submitted - Left to right: Jayla Thomas (Director of Family Preservation Mental Wellness and Shadelle Chambers (Executive Director of Family Preservation Services. (Panebi Wilson/Chon-FM news)

The award acknowledges the program's dedication to providing essential services, including warm clothing, meals, and cultural support, to those in need.

A program aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals in Whitehorse has received national recognition for its harm reduction efforts. The Council of Yukon First Nations' Moccasin Mobile Outreach program was awarded the Harm Reduction Award at the 50th Anniversary National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Summit.

The award acknowledges the program's dedication to providing essential services, including warm clothing, meals, and cultural support, to those in need. According to a media release, since its launch in February 2024, the MMO has recorded over 22,000 community interactions, highlighting the ongoing need for support.

The team, comprising 19 Indigenous staff members, connects individuals to vital resources and provides first-aid and mental health support training. The recognition comes as the program continues to grow, with recent funding to extend its services.
 

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