Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Regional Wellness Response Program

Application

Open to referrals from any source including self-referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nation individuals, families and communities in the Sioux Lookout Region

Fees

None

Contacts

Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Operates as a resource for Sioux Lookout Region First Nation communities and health/social service representatives to address the increase of prescription drug abuse and associated harms

Addresses sexually transmitted infections (STIs), blood-borne infections (BBIs), and the resulting increase in needle usage and sharing

Supports mental wellbeing in communities

Works to establish:

Increased public awareness about addiction issues, community healing and mental health promotion
An approach to improve the health and reduce prescription drug addiction in present and future generations of First Nations people
Access to health care and social services in spite of remoteness and complexity of issues
Liaisons with community leaders/health workers to understand services required specific to prescription drug abuse treatment and reduction of associated risks
Effective partnerships with health and social service delivery organizations

Regional Wellness Response is integrated within Approaches to Community Wellbeing and includes:

Community Wellness Development Team
Mental Health Promotion
Indigenous Healing Wellness Strategy, Community Family Healing Program
Needle Distribution Service
Hepatitis C Support and Treatment Service