Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Nodin Mental Health Services

Application

Intake assessment required for all services

Acute Care Services: Requires referral from medical doctor

Special Needs and Specialty Sessions: Open to referrals from any source

Specialty Sessions: Requires prior arrangements to be made

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nation individuals of all ages experiencing mental health issues

Acute Care Services: Individuals experiencing severe mental health issues and requiring prompt intervention

Special Needs Program: Children and youth 0-18 years of age with multi-complex special needs

Fees

None

Contacts

Trish Hancharuk - Director of Nodin Mental Health Services
trish.hancharuk@slfnha.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- One designated parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level with front door buzzer; Washroom -- Accessible with bar in washroom

Description of Services:

Provides mental health services for First Nation individuals and families in the Sioux Lookout area
Provides the following services:

Intake, assessment and case management services
Individual and family counselling for various issues including but not limited to, bereavement, grief, family violence, suicide
Education, resources and training seminars in northern First Nation communities on mental health issues

Also provides the following programs and services:
Acute Care Services

Provides intensive counselling for individuals requiring acute care services

Special Needs Program

Offers case management and mental health services for children and youth with special needs including emotional, developmental and/or intellectual problems
Provides support to parents/families in accessing other resources and financial assistance
Offers advocacy on behalf of clients/families for other services

Specialty Sessions

Coordinates specialty clinics including psychiatry, tele-psychiatry, psychology and art therapy
Provides tele-conferencing with Sick Children's Hospital and other health providers
Offers education and information sessions with visiting specialists

Services and Programs:

Crisis Response