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PEOPLE IN CRISIS PROGRAM
The People In Crisis Program provides primary
health care through “client-driven” nursing services
to women, seniors (male and female), youth (male and female) and
children who are victims of abuse, neglect and reside in homes,
various shelters and agencies within the Edmonton community.
The program was established in 1979 when the first
women’s shelter for women and children fleeing abusive situations
was established in Edmonton. The demand for the nursing service
has grown over the years with the VON providing service to 4 women’s
emergency shelters, a second stage women’s housing unit,
a youth shelter, and a foot care clinic at an inner city drop
in centre. In 1999 a Resource Nurse to the Elder Abuse Intervention
Team was established to meet an identified need. In August 2002
the resource nurse also started to provide nursing services to
the Seniors Safe House, a shelter for seniors that are fleeing
abusive situations.
PHILOSOPHY
The following is the philosophy of the People
in Crisis Program:
The VON Edmonton People in Crisis Program is dedicated to the collaboration
with others in the development and delivery of client-driven nursing
services that provide supportive environments where healthy life
style changes can occur. Essential philosophical components of these
standards include: principles of health facilitation, flexibility,
trustworthy interactions and recognition of clients as the experts
in their lives. A philosophy of continuous improvement is vital
to this program.
GOAL
The goal of the PIC program is to EMPOWER PEOPLE
to make decisions that improve their health. Health is a resource
for everyday living and emphasizes a balance between the social,
emotional, spiritual and physical dimensions of the individual.
OBJECTIVES
-To establish a climate of trust with the shelter
clients
-To provide a supportive environment so people can change their
lifestyles to improve their health
-To encourage, clients to recognize their strengths and to build
on them
SERVICES
1. Review physical and mental health concerns
of clients
2. Treat minor medical problems
3. Refer to appropriate services
4. Individual and group counseling
5. Advocate on behalf of residents
6. Monitor health standards
7. Consult with shelter staff
8. Liaise with public health units
9. Educate and consult on a variety of topics, such as;
-Parenting skills
-Child care and development
-Stress management
-Nutrition
-Women’s health issues
-Sexuality
-Special needs of youth in crisis
-Medication
-Anger management
-Substance abuse
-Pain management
-Communicable diseases
10. Healthy relationship seminars
11. Family violence workshop for healthcare professionals
12. Medication administration workshops
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