Days of Operation
Hours of Operation
Service Location(s)
Big Horn Health Centre
Band Office, Ta’Otha Community School
In-home
Contact Information
Team: (403) 322-2244
Office: (403) 721-2262
The Renfrew Educational Services Big Horn Health Team is an allied health team working with Big Horn Health Services.
Our team includes a psychologist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, exercise physiologist, dietitian, community mental health support worker, and family support worker.
We recognize your child’s and family’s strengths and provide non-judgmental support to children, adolescents, young adults (0-21 years of age) and families. We collaborate with Big Horn Health Services for additional interdisciplinary supports. All services are free of charge to Stoney Nakoda Nation families.
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Occupational Therapist
My name is Kevyn, I am the occupational therapist with the Renfrew Big Horn Health Team.
- Accessing equipment to make daily routines easier (wheelchairs, walkers, home safety equipment, splints)
- Fine motor skills such as printing, using scissors, tying shoelaces, doing up zippers/buttons
- Self-care skills such as toileting, eating with a fork and spoon, and brushing teeth
- Learning about how your child notices and responds to sensations in everyday life, like touch, sound, smell, taste and movement
- Learning to understand and manage emotions and develop healthy coping strategies
- Mental health support
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Exercise Physiologist
I'm Katy - the Exercise Physiologist with Renfrew Educational Services.
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Neurological disorders
- Musculoskeletal injuries/pain
- Cancers
- Respiratory/pulmonary disease
- Any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve health outcomes
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Physiotherapist
I am the Physiotherapist with the Renfrew Educational Services Big Horn Health Team.
- Achieving gross motor milestones such as sitting, rolling, crawling, or walking
- Concerns with early physical development such as head shape or walking on tip toes
- Rehabilitation following surgery or an injury such as a broken bone or sprained ankle
- Assessment and treatment for physical pain such as back pain or shoulder pain
- Support with physical function for those with a diagnosis such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, or Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Equipment fitting such as wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches
- Support with engaging in physical activity
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Speech-language pathologist (SLP)
I'm Valentina - the Speech-language pathologist (SLP) with Renfrew Educational Services.
- articulation (pronouncing sounds, using clear speech)
- using language (learning new words, speaking in sentences)
- improving reading skills
- talking smoothly, loudly, and clearly
- using other ways to communicate (for example, iPads or pictures).
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Registered Dietitian
My name is Rebecca, and I am the Registered Dietitian on the Renfrew Big Horn Health Team.
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Diverticulitis
- Other chronic diseases
- Pregnant and post-partum women with breastfeeding
- Bottle feeding
- Introducing solid food to babies
- Toddlers and young children who are picky eaters
- Grocery budgeting so you can make healthy meals for your family!
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Speech - Language Pathologist
I am the speech-language pathologist on the Renfrew educational services big Horn health team!
- Developing speech sounds (for example "s" and "k")
- Learning more words and how to put words together in sentences
- Understanding language (e.g. following directions, answering questions)
- Improving reading skills
- Developing play and social skills
- Provide hearing screenings
- Assist with feeding and swallowing concerns
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Family Support Worker
My name is Alexa and I am the Family Support Worker with Renfrew Educational Services.
I work with individuals and families in the community to improve overall wellbeing through advocacy, resource navigation and support, and brief counselling services.
I am happy to help families who are seeking information, resources, and assistance with application processes. Some examples of applications that I can help with are:
- Jordan’s Principle
- Child Tax Benefit
- AISH
- Old Age Security
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Psychologist
My name is Felecia and I am the Psychologist with Renfrew Educational Services. I am here at the Big Horn Health Centre to support the community on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Support with difficult thoughts and emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, anger, or stress
- Assessment, diagnosis, and intervention in learning, ADHD, problem-solving skills, life skills, social skills, behaviour, and mental health
- Support with your child/teen’s behaviours or emotional distress
- Support developing your child/teen’s self-esteem, understanding of emotions, friendship skills, learning, and more!
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Mental Health Support Worker
My name is Ainsley Galipeau, I am the Community Mental Health Support Worker with Renfrew Educational Services.
I work with adolescents and adults to provide support for mental health, emotional difficulties and substance use.
I’m available to chat and provide support for a variety of life experiences and difficulties, for example:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Substance use concerns, including harm reduction supplies
- Supporting a loved one with substance abuse
- Interpersonal relationships