Our treatment centre in Saskatchewan is for Indigenous female youth between the ages of 12 and 17, who are involved with drugs/alcohol and inhalant misuse, and are ready to begin their healing process.
A journey to lasting healing and resilience
Welcome to the White Buffalo Treatment Centre.
We offer a safe space and resources to individuals on their journey to recovery.
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Outreach Services
We also offer the following services to the larger community:
Contact Outreach Services- Pretreatment services
- Referral assistance
- Presentations on drug awareness, harm reduction and our program training
- Aftercare services for graduates
The Centre
First opened in 1996, the White Buffalo Treatment Centre is a 10-bed facility located on Muskoday First Nation, 15 minutes southeast of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
In 2022, we introduced our new 16,600 sq ft facility, which houses individual client bedrooms, common areas, therapy rooms, a traditional medicine room, a gymnasium and exercise room, kitchen and dining area, and a courtyard.
Our nationally accredited program is based on a holistic treatment model using the four cornerstones of treatment: spiritual, emotional, physical and mental, as well as using the concept of “living therapy” where by treatment is integrated into all interactions in which the youth participate.
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Elder in Residence
Clients have access to a caring person who has knowledge of Indigenous histories, teachings, and ceremonies and is available to spend time with them individually to help them heal and grow.
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Counselling
Clients participate in personal counselling and treatment planning where clients set goals that they want to achieve during their time with us and counsellors work with clients to help them achieve those goals. Clients also participate in group counselling and therapy activities.
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Program Sessions
During their time with us clients complete several programs related to addiction awareness, grief and loss, anger management, mental health wellness, emotional discovery, health, and recovery.
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Culture and Recreation
Clients are encouraged to reconnect with their cultural identity through traditional activities, ceremonies, events, and teachings.
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Education
In addition to supporting clients who are enrolled in mainstream education, our teach provides a curriculum to clients that includes ELA and Reading, Math, Science, Spelling and Grammar, Indigenous History and Studies, Traditional Medicines, and Western vs Indigenous Worldviews.
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Equine Assisted Therapy
Clients regularly attend Equine Assisted Learning where horses are included in specially designed learning exercises to teach clients several skills including appropriate assertiveness, building healthy relationships, confidence & self-esteem, goal setting, leadership & team building, negotiation, respect & trust, responsibility, and self-control.
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Transition Home
Located on the Muskoday First Nation, our transition home provides a safe space where treatment program graduates can continue to receive support in a caring, drug and alcohol-free home as they grow toward adulthood while maintaining their sobriety.
Learn MoreIt Takes a Community
Youth in need of treatment are generally first identified by a parent, teacher, or relative. These individuals may not have access to the resources, and usually seek advice and assistance from a Referral Worker who can begin the process for assessment.
Once the referral worker (and supervisor), along with the Parent/Guardian, agree that the youth requires treatment they must complete the Application Package thoroughly and completely.
The First Steps
For the benefit of your child, it is very important to ensure the appropriate information is included in the Application Package.
This is our starting point for the programming map, that will identify the direction to take, in order to highlight your child’s strengths and prepare for challenges. Learn more about our process and how you can take the first steps for the youth in your care.
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