Second there is Group Counselling. In these sessions, a group setting takes place which involves information and support sharing within the circle of other people who are experiencing the same problems. Third, there is a Family Counselling. The behavior of one person in a family affects all the members of that family. For every action, there is a reaction.
Counselling is provided for children as well as adults.
The client advocate is a person who can speak out in your support and your best interests. Akwesasne Addiction and Counselling Program offers these services to Akwesasne for the health and well being of the community. Your health is our health. With a better understanding of what effects an addiction has on yourself, your family and your community, you will have a better chance of successfully defeating the problem. Counselling is the first step to changing your path in today's social climate and once you have defeated the problem, facing other challenges won't seem so hard.