Commissioner's update for offenders and their families: May 6, 2024
This content is a message to federal offenders and their families from Correctional Service Canada's (CSC's) Commissioner.
On Tuesday, April 30, Deputy Commissioner for Indigenous Corrections, Kathy Neil, visited Ikaarvik House in Ottawa and met with Inuit residents. Ikaarvik House is a designated Inuit / Indigenous community residential facility run by the John Howard Society of Ontario.
Ikaarvik House provides support for federally incarcerated Inuit transitioning to community living and is located close to major bus routes, shopping centres and malls to help with this transition.
CSC is proud to support this facility. Having access to culturally appropriate programming and resources is important to your successful rehabilitation and reintegration. Speak with your case management team to learn more about what supports may be available to you at your institution or if you are transitioning to the community.
May 6 to 12, 2024 is Canadian Mental Health Week. This annual event promotes the positive effects that mental health programs and supports can have in our lives. I encourage you to speak with a member of our Health Services team about your own mental health. CSC psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, and physicians are there to support you.
- If you have general questions about your mental health, fill out an Inmate’s Request form.
- If your concerns are more pressing, contact Health Services staff.
- If your situation is urgent, tell a member of staff that you need the assistance of a health professional.
Remember, when it comes to your mental health, you are not alone. Health Services is here to help.
May 6 to 12 is also National Nursing Week. It’s a good time to recognize the impact and the many roles nurses play in supporting your health care. They are there for you, providing care, compassion and expertise to keep you healthy. Please take the time to thank a nurse!
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