Sandy Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake Health Authority, Crisis Intervention

Sandy Lake First Nation

Site: Sandy Lake Health Authority

Service: Crisis Intervention

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Record #: KEN0632

Last Modified: 07 Feb 2018

Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation) Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #5
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-5 pm On-call services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Sandy Lake First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Sandy Lake First Nation
Application	Call for assistance
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Oji-Cree, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Sandy Lake Health Authority
Contact Information
Office Phone	Main 807-774-3461 807-774-6131
Crisis Phone	807-774-1464
Fax	807-774-1585
Website	www.sandylake.firstnation.ca
Primary Contact	Health Secretary
Primary Executive	Eddie Kakepetum, Crisis Coordinator; Email: eddiekakepetum@knet.ca
Alternate Executive	Joan Rae, Health Director; Phone: 807-774-1133; Email: joanrae@knet.ca
Site Location	Community is approx 227 km NE of Red Lake, on the NW end of Sandy Lake and along the Manitoba border
Located In Community	Sandy Lake First Nation
Address	Sandy Lake, ON P0V 1V0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Crisis Intervention PO Box 20 Sandy Lake, ON P0V 1V0
Physical Access	Fully 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)