To provide effective care and support to Aboriginal people with addiction and mental health issues, health, social service and justice workers need to understand the historical and cultural contexts of the issues Aboriginal people experience. This book provides that context and offers culturally appropriate strategies to use with Aboriginal people and communities.

Journey to Healing: ;provides the background needed to better understand addiction and mental health issues in Aboriginal people :Discusses how addiction and mental health issues effect specific groups within Aboriginal communities. :Demonstrates a unique blend of Western and traditional approaches to healing :Presents the issues and solutions for providing services to Aboriginal people and communities.