Here For You: Caregivers
We’re here to support you, your child, and your family through what may be a confusing and overwhelming time. You’re not alone—our team is here to help you navigate this journey with care and understanding.
Do You Need Help Now?
If a child in your care needs help right now, please call the RCMP at 867-979-1111. They can make sure you’re safe and connect you to the right support, right now.
How We Can Help You
We’re here to support you every step of the way with care, respect, and understanding. Our services include:
- Advocacy – Ongoing support to help navigate systems, appointments, and services for your family
- Forensic Interviews – Safe, private, recorded interviews with trained professionals
- Medical Care – Health exams by pediatricians trained in trauma and child maltreatment
- Counselling & Therapy – Culturally grounded, trauma-informed mental health support for Caregivers
What To Expect
If you're coming to Umingmak Centre, it means someone who cares about your safety—like the RCMP or Family Services—has made a referral to help you get support.
When you arrive, someone from our team will meet you at the door. We’ll explain what’s going to happen, answer your questions, and help you feel as comfortable as possible.
Umingmak Centre is a calm, welcoming place that reflects Inuit values—respect, care, and community. You might talk with an interviewer who’s trained to work with young people, or meet a doctor for a check-up. Some visits are short, and others take a bit longer—every visit is a little different, because every person is different.
You’ll never be pressured to say or do anything you’re not ready for. We’re here to listen and walk alongside you.
