TLAnnualReport2023-2024 - Flipbook - Page 14
CLINICAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Turning Leaf’s Clinical Health Program (formerly Clinical Services) had an exciting year of evolution.
Building on our vision of healing together, the program has responded to the unique needs of the
people we serve by addressing the physical dimensions of wellbeing, expanding our clinical
therapy offerings, and following the guidance of expert consultants.
The health of the community that we serve just can’t wait. In response to the challenges our
participants experience in the healthcare system, Turning Leaf launched the Nursing Program in
May of 2023. Through drop-in and community-based medical services, our licensed nurses have
provided over 80 instances of medical care to our participants. This service has been life-changing
to participants, who may not have otherwise received regular injections, health-based education,
and wound care.
Our Clinical Therapy services are a guiding force for our agency. While navigating a changing
landscape of clinical resourcing behind the scenes, our team continued to offer therapy services inperson, virtually, or by phone in all regions. This resulted in over 1000 hours of 1:1 clinical therapy
services. Our clinical therapy team is proud to have provided 3570 hours of training to employees
and educational workshops to participants. Following the successful completion of our DBT SkillBuilding Workshop last year, the clinical therapy team turned its sights toward an essential topic
within the health field: addictions. In the fall of 2023, we launched our drop-in Addiction Therapy
Group, which expanded treatment options so our community has the support needed to overcome
addiction. The value has been astounding.
What makes Turning Leaf’s person-centered approach so effective is that we work to truly attune to
the needs and experiences of the individuals we serve. A key element in doing this successfully is
seeking understanding of the challenges we’re faced with by looking to the experts. This year, our
work was informed by 304 hours of training and 223 hours of consultations with renowned Certified
Psychologist, Dr. Dell Ducharme, and a specialized follow-up process facilitated by our in-house
expert on integrated behavioural analysis. It doesn’t stop there, though. We expanded our pool of
expertise further by contracting a sensory processing specialist for assessment and reporting in our
Day Programs. And with the help of our excellent Training Department, our employees and
professional allies in community received high-level training by FASD expert, Dr. Rod Densmore.
This year, Turning Leaf is making a statement: Everyone has a right to healthcare. Challenges may
arise, but we remain steadfast in serving our community and responding with unconditional
acceptance and empowering change. In the year ahead, we will continue linking arms with our
community and bridging gaps to improve health outcomes for all.
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