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Band Office - Crisis Intervention

Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation

807-479-2570

807-479-2592

Fax: 807-479-1138

neskantaga.com/

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Last updated: Jul 29, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Neskantaga First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence

Fees

None

Contacts

Gordon Sugarhead - Crisis Coordinator
807-479-1119 * gordon.sugarhead@neskantaga.com
Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director
sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide

Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions

Also coordinates:

Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community
Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies

Support Services

Supports can include but are not limited to:

Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth
Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

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Last updated: Jul 29, 2024: Suggest an edit