Sachigo Lake First Nation, Sachigo Lake Business Centre, Crisis Intervention

Sachigo Lake First Nation

Site: Sachigo Lake Business Centre

Service: Crisis Intervention

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Record #: KEN0434

Last Modified: 16 May 2018

Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9
Description (Service)	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
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Sachigo Lake First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Sachigo Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
Application	Call for assistance
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Oji-Cree, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Sachigo Lake Business Centre
Contact Information
Office Phone	807-595-2577
Crisis Phone	Nishnawbe-Aski Police: 807-595-2599
Fax	807-595-1119
Primary Contact	Morley Tait, Crisis Coordinator; Email: Mor_tait@yahoo.ca
Primary Executive	Ellen Tait, Health Director; Email: ellentait22@gmail.com
Site Location	Community is 425 km N of Sioux Lookout, on N shore of Sachigo Lake
Located In Community	Sachigo Lake First Nation
Address	Sachigo Lake, ON P0V 2P0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Crisis Intervention PO Box 49 Sachigo Lake, ON P0V 2P0
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) -- North West Local Health Integration Network (NWLHIN ; Federal - Health Canada -- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)