Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team

Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team We provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, & client-centered mental health & addictions services

We provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, and client-centered mental health and addictions services to our partnering Mi'kmaq communities, including Metepenagiag, Natoaganeg, Esgenoopetitj, Oinpegitjoig and Ugpi'ganjig Nations. Our goal is to decolonize access to mental health services to Our People. Our Vision is to promote healing from the intergenerational impacts of loss, trauma, grief and violence so that our community members can live balanced fulfilling lives.

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peopl...
06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to honour the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Indigenous communities, while recognizing the importance of preserving and sharing our cultures for future generations.

At Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Services, we are proud to support the wellness of our communities through culturally grounded care, connection, and healing. We encourage everyone to take time today to celebrate, learn, reflect, and participate in the many events taking place throughout our communities.

Please note that in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, our office will be closed tomorrow, Monday June 22, 2026. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, June 23.

Wela’lioq and Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!

Did you know? Mawlugutinej’s Resolution Health Support Worker is available to provide support and assistance with the Re...
05/21/2026

Did you know? Mawlugutinej’s Resolution Health Support Worker is available to provide support and assistance with the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class Settlement claims process. We understand that navigating settlement applications and paperwork can sometimes feel overwhelming, and you do not have to go through it alone.

Our Resolution Health Support Worker can help answer questions, provide guidance through the claims process, refer clients to Mawlugutinej Mental Health Clinicians for mental health support, and connect individuals and families with additional resources as needed.

If you or someone you know may be eligible and would like support, please reach out to the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team or Kara Martin for more information.

We are excited to officially announce the Mawlugutinej Youth Leadership Team. This initiative brings together youth lead...
05/21/2026

We are excited to officially announce the Mawlugutinej Youth Leadership Team. This initiative brings together youth leaders from our five participating communities to help strengthen youth wellness, cultural identity, peer mentorship, and leadership opportunities while ensuring youth voices continue to guide future programming and initiatives. We are incredibly proud of each youth who stepped forward and look forward to seeing their ideas, strengths, and leadership grow throughout this journey.

Our 2026 Youth Leadership Team:

Esgenoopetitj – Xander Kenny and Devin Perley-Kingbird
Metepenagiag – Ella Augustine and Aoibhinn Watson
Natoaganeg – Candace Tenass and Chestin Milliea
Oinpegitjoig – Aydan Desilva and Brooke Beckwith
Ugpiganjig – Jack Esliger and Aiden Simonson

Congratulations to all of our youth leaders! We are excited to work alongside you as we build opportunities for youth-led initiatives, connection, wellness, and growth across our communities.

Please note that parental consent forms have now been sent to parent/guardian email addresses. We kindly ask that forms be completed and returned as soon as possible😊.

Please help is in welcoming Jerry Clarke to the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team as one of our Mental Health Clinicians...
05/15/2026

Please help is in welcoming Jerry Clarke to the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team as one of our Mental Health Clinicians!

Jerry Clarke joins the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team with more than 30 years of experience supporting youth, adults, families, and communities across New Brunswick. His work has consistently centred on culturally safe, trauma informed, and socially just practice, with a strong commitment to serving Indigenous children, youth, and families.

Most recently, Jerry served as one of two Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) First Nation Coordinators for the Province of New Brunswick. In this role, he helped to strengthen culturally safe government services for Indigenous children, youth, and families. His responsibilities included supporting the development of First Nation–led Child and Youth Cultural and Clinical Teams, improving service continuity across communities, and helping establish permanent Indigenous representation within ISD governance structures. Jerry also collaborated with Wabanaki Elders and Indigenous professionals on a Cultural Safety Certification program and contributed to the creation of guidelines for Culturally Responsive Practice for provincial employees. This work helped ensure access to Elders, ceremony, and cultural items for Indigenous youth who might otherwise not have access.

Before his leadership roles in ISD, Jerry spent many years supporting youth and families through positions in probation services, intervention work, and group home care. Across all these roles, he has remained committed to strengths based, culturally responsive, and relationship centred practice.

Jerry holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, is honoured to continue serving Mi’kmaq communities as part of the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team and looks forward to walking alongside community members on their healing journeys.

Wela'lin Jerry and welcome to the team!

Please join us in welcoming Donnie Augustine to the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team as our new Youth Leadership & Ment...
05/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Donnie Augustine to the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team as our new Youth Leadership & Mental Wellness Coordinator!

Donnie brings a strong passion for youth empowerment, culture, leadership, and community connection. Through his experience in music, sports, and traditional and cultural teachings, he is looking forward to supporting and uplifting youth across our communities while helping guide and encourage the next generation of leaders.

“Kwe’ mset wen, Ni’n teluisi Donnie Augustine. I am a 33-year-old father of 7 from Elsipogtog. It is an honour to join the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team as the Youth Leadership and Mental Wellness Coordinator. With all the teachings and knowledge, as well as experience in many different fields from music to sports and cultural/traditional, I cannot wait to start working within the communities for our youth with our future leaders.”

We are excited to have Donnie join our team and look forward to the positive impact he will have within our communities and with our youth.

Wela’lin Donnie and welcome to the team!

05/12/2026

Everyone in our community deserves happiness and forgiveness. None of us are perfect.

We would ask that anyone who joins us in this journey enter with an open mind and an open heart. There are many different ways to deal with all the different thoughts, feelings, and emotions that make up the human experience. It is important that we respect eachother and provide eachother support because we all depend on one another. When one of us feels pain, it is up to our community to aid our brother through his hardship.

Many men are brought up to bottle up their emotions and bear the suffering alone. It is unhealthy and can torment the soul. We are driven to create an environment where men can be tender, loving, and caring for their brother. We are stronger together and will be better fathers, sons, husbands, and brothers because of it.

This isn't just about us, its about our entire community. We need to build up our own mental strength and capacity to love so that we can create the communities we dream of.

This Nurses Week, Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible nur...
05/11/2026

This Nurses Week, Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible nurses who continue to support the health and wellness of our communities every day.

A special thank you to Kelly Whelan, Executive Director, and Stephanie LeClair, Mental Health Clinician, for the compassion, leadership, advocacy, and care they bring to the people we serve. Your dedication to supporting not only physical health, but also mental wellness, healing, and culturally safe care, continues to make a meaningful difference throughout our communities.

Nursing goes far beyond medical care. Nurses are often the people who listen during difficult moments, provide comfort during times of grief and crisis, and help individuals and families navigate trauma, mental health struggles, addictions, and life’s challenges with understanding and kindness. The work you both do helps create safer, healthier, and more supported communities.

At Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness, we recognize the importance of mental health and counselling supports, and we remain committed to ensuring community members know they are never alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and compassionate care can have a lasting impact.

Wela’lioq Kelly and Stephanie, and wela’lioq to all nurses for the care, strength, and heart you bring into this work every single day!

05/08/2026

🌱 Introducing the Mawlugutinej Helping Tree 🌱

Designed as a visual guide for individuals and families in the Miramichi region and surrounding First Nation communities, the Helping Tree makes it easier to find the right supports when life feels overwhelming.

💚 Life can bring challenges — but you don’t have to face them alone.
The Helping Tree was created to connect you with services and resources in our community.

From housing, mental health, addictions, and grief to employment, parenting, financial wellness, and more — every branch leads to care, every leaf represents hope. 🌳✨

If you or someone you love is struggling, take a look at the Helping Tree to see what resources are available nearby.

📌 Save this post and share it with friends, family, and community — you never know who may need it.

Adapted from the Miramichi Addiction, Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Committee

Today, the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team had the honour of travelling to Fredericton to take part in the MMIWP Walk ...
05/05/2026

Today, the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team had the honour of travelling to Fredericton to take part in the MMIWP Walk in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.

This walk is more than just a gathering, it is a time to stand together in remembrance, to honour the lives that were taken too soon, and to uplift the voices of families, survivors, and communities who continue to carry this pain. Each step we took today was for those who are missing, those we have lost, and for the ongoing call for justice, safety, and change.

As a team, it meant a lot to be present, to listen, and to show our support alongside others who are walking this same path. This work is deeply connected to mental wellness in our communities, and we remain committed to creating safe spaces, supporting healing, and advocating for our people.

We carry today with us and will continue to do this work with intention, compassion, and strength.

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Today, Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness stands in remembrance and solidarity for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girl...
05/05/2026

Today, Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness stands in remembrance and solidarity for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. We honour the lives that were taken too soon, and we hold space for the families and communities who continue to carry this grief every single day.

MMIWG is not just an awareness day, it is a call to action. It is a reminder that the violence our people face is ongoing, and that we all have a role in creating safer, stronger, and more supportive communities. Our women, girls, and Two-Spirit people are sacred. They deserve to be protected, valued, and uplifted.

We wear red to say you are seen, you are loved, and you are never forgotten. We will continue to speak your names and stand for justice.

If this day brings up heavy feelings, please know support is available. You can reach out to the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team through email, by phone or by connecting with your local health centre.

Take care of yourselves and one another today. Hold your loved ones close.

Artwork by (Instagram) - Christina Gilmore, Window Rock, AZ

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