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Independent First Nations Alliance - Sioux Lookout Office - Crisis Intervention

Crisis Intervention

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34 Prince St Basement
Sioux Lookout
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807-737-1902
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Toll-Free: 1-888-253-4362
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Fax: 807-737-3501
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Last updated: Dec 9, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office and Health Centres)

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)

Fees

None

Contacts

Nicholas Rhone - Emergency Operations Manager
807-737-1902 Ext 104 * nrhone@ifna.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Promotes the safety of each community through the emergency response plans coordinated by the area First Response teams
  • Facilitates intervention, counselling and support group services for community members who are experiencing some form of crisis
  • Acts as the liaison between the communities and Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) and Nodin Child & Family Services in regards to responding to regional crisis situations
  • Provides training to each community's crisis coordinators, volunteer crisis teams and community members
  • Provides support to community crisis coordinators with office procedures, documentation and reporting
  • Support services provided can include:
    • Debriefing and stabilization
    • Identification of issues and appropriate referrals to community and regional resources
    • Spiritual support
    Last updated: Dec 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
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