Paula Hendrickson Bcr, Cace, Med. Email & Phone Number

BHF is a therapeutic community providing long term programming to persons with addictions and co-occurring mental health issues. Dependents of these persons are also accommodated both in residence and in the program.Addictions are seen in the context of the individual’s psychological status and lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on environment, peer group, family relationship, work habits, attitudes and values.MissionTo provide a person-centered culturally aware substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment program based on a behavioural health approach that focuses on holistic healing for adults and families seeking to live healthy and rewarding lives.Core Values- The Behavioural Health Foundation welcomes and promotes diversity in societal and cultural values amongst members.- Members have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.- Members have the right to receive treatment without discrimination regarding race, ethnic origin, genre, sexual orientation or age.- Members have the right to have their religious beliefs respected.- Members should recognize that the best interests of the client may be better served by referring or releasing the client to another agency or professional.

Using my vast experience and expertise, I provide support to non-profit organizations in the following areas:- program revision, development & implementation,- financial review and accountability, - staff training (i.e., disability awareness), and- Culture & Diversity training

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Over the last 11 years at AHWC, I have gained valuable experiences, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of services that enhance the lives of the Indigenous community experiencing or at risk of homelessness utilizing my expertise with 'Housing First and Harm Reduction' principles .A list of Projects & Programs that I led:- Ni-Apin- A Place to Call Home (APTCH),- Stepping Forward, - Doorways Community Collaboration, and- Community LoanA list of agency-collaborated Projects/Programs (acted as AHWC representative/lead):- N’Dinawemak Warming SpaceIn response to pandemic efforts, I successfully supported the establishment of low-barrier, culturally informed facilities and resources in Winnipeg:- COVID-19 operations of a test site,- AHWC Urban Indigenous Vaccination clinic and - Mobile Outreach Van to provide vaccinations to multi-barrier community members

At Main Street Project, I supported Winnipeg’s vulnerable community members as they accessed a range of services and supports, Our community members were either unsheltered/experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Using my expertise in‘Housing First ‘and ‘Harm Reduction’ principles, I identified service gaps for several programs (See examples below); oversaw daily program operations; and worked with like-minded organizations to promote policy and system change.Examples of Programs and Services: - Emergency Shelter- Drug and alcohol detoxification (DETOX) - Health advocacy and supports - Housing - Van Mobile Outreach Participated and contributed to the development and implementation of the Bell Hotel and Women Detox Centre (Magnus)

Adapted existing course materials and taught the one-year course, Information Office Administrative Assistant (IOAA), to 25 Indigenous women. As part of the course, we provided students with work placements within community-based organizations. Graduates of the program had the opportunity to continue their studies at Red River College Polytech in the 2nd year of the IOAA program. Accredited by Red River College Polytech and delivered in partnership with the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources : Neeginan Institute of Technology.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Over a 19-year period, I held positions that grew in responsibility during my progressive career with this non-profit organization. As a Program Manager, I oversaw the daily operations of Adult Day programs that supported individuals living with intellectual/development disabilities, mental health, and /or physical disabilities As a program leader, it was my responsibility to manage program budgets, recruit and onboard new staff, as well as plan, implement and monitor existing programming. In this role, I Identified service gaps, assisted in advocating for program funding and policy changes, as well as preparing proposals for new initiatives.Adult Day Programs I supported and led:- Teragy Group Based Program- Milestones - Social & Interactive Development (SAID) - Transition- Diversity, Respect, Empowerment, Achievment and More (DREAM) - Kriya (i.e. multisensory environment sensory programming)

Master Of Education - Med, Stream: Cross-Cultural, Sociological And Philosophical Foundations In Education

Focus: Philosophical and social factors that influence teaching and learning in school

Certificate In Focusing – Oriented Therapy & Complex Trauma

Masters Certificate In Project Management

Certificate In Adult And Continuing Education (Cace)

Bachelor Of Community Rehabilitation (Bcr)