Saralikitaaq
Community Social Pediatric Centre
Saralikitaaq is a Community Social Pediatric CENTRE housed at Miyoskamin, providing care for families living at Miyoskamin and the broader urban Indigenous community.
“Saralikitaaq”is one way to say “Butterfly” in Inuktitut
Dr Julien Foundation - CSPC
The integrated social medicine approach developed by Dr. Julien focuses on the needs, interests and fundamental rights of children in vulnerable circumstances. It creates a protective circle around the child by leveraging the child’s strengths together with the resources of their family and the key people in their life and their community, in a collaborative way.
Community social pediatrics is based on the idea of empowerment—the meaningful participation of the child and the engagement of their extended family and community—as well as cooperation with institutional resources. Their respective strengths provide leverage for daily action. Neighbours, Grands Amis volunteers, community organizations, local schools and daycare centres, family homes and institutions can come together like a village and create a caring, protective circle around our children.
What we provide
Initial health assessment and regular monitoring of child’s overall health
Psychosocial & Educational support and follow-ups to ensure developmental milestones are met
Legal support and advice to advocate for the child and family’s rights
Coordination with the people and groups already involved in the child’s life (family, school, community organizations)
Direct access and/or referals to specialists like:
speech pathologists
occupational therapists
art and music therapists
lawyers and mediators
traditional and cultural healing
Who we work with
The CPSC Saralikitaaq involves a team of interdisciplinary professionals including:
Medical professionals
Legal professionals
Child and family specialists
Educators
Cultural workers
Administrative supports
Together they will deliver tailored supports to each child and family.
who is it for?
Indigenous children, aged 0-18 years, who are living in the Greater Montreal Area and who exhibit signs of toxic stress.
Contact us
for information or to book an appointment:
Jennifer Lee, Coordinator of Care
(438) 380-6476
Referral Form for Organizations
what is toxic stress?
Children living in vulnerable situations often experience strong, frequent and prolonged adversity. The stress response caused by this adversity can become toxic and prevent them from developing to their full potential.
Factors that contribute to toxic stress:
Economic hardship
Exposure to violence
Inadequate housing conditions
Exposure to racism
Experiences in foster care
Household mental illness, etc
Signs of toxic stress
Difficulty in school
Trouble sleeping & nightmares
Anxiety & depression
Behavioral issues
Digestive issues
Weakened immune system, etc.
location
Determining the location of Miyoskamin was a crucial step. The site of Miyoskamin is strategically located in the downtown area of Montreal - walking distance to schools, parks, the metro line, and many community organizations serving urban indigenous families. This ensures that families who choose to live at Miyoskamin, do not need to be isolated from resources they have pre-existing relationships with.
Address:
757 Rue des Seigneurs
Montréal, QC H3J 1Y2
Contact us
for information or to book an appointment:
Jennifer Lee, Coordinator of Care
(438) 380-6476