Carcross/Tagish First Nation

Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) provides community wellness programming — including addiction and mental health services — to citizens of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation in Carcross, Yukon. Through a community-governed wellness model, C/TFN delivers culturally grounded outpatient support that honours Southern Tutchone and Tagish traditions in a remote Yukon community.

Community Outpatient Wellness Services

C/TFN’s wellness programming provides outpatient addiction counselling and community safety support for members dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and opioid use. Services are delivered locally in Carcross, reducing barriers for community members in this remote Yukon location.

Cultural Identity and Community Healing

C/TFN wellness services are grounded in Southern Tutchone and Tagish cultural values, incorporating traditional practices and Elder knowledge into community wellness programming. This culturally rooted approach supports healing that strengthens community members’s identity and connection to their heritage.

Community Safety and Wellness Integration

C/TFN integrates community safety and wellness services, recognizing the connection between social safety, housing stability, and addiction recovery. Community Safety and Wellness Liaison services provide wraparound support that addresses the full range of factors affecting community wellbeing.