Independent First Nations Alliance - Sioux Lookout Office

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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