Muskrat Dam First Nation, Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre, Crisis Intervention

Muskrat Dam First Nation

Site: Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre

Service: Crisis Intervention

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Record #: KEN0787

Last Modified: 18 Jan 2019

Last Full Update: 18 Jan 2019

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA) Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9 Regional crisis intervention through Independent First Nations Alliance Tribal Council, ph 807-737-1902 Ext 255
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 Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Muskrat Dam First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Muskrat Dam First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence or other crisis situation
Application	Call for assistance
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Oji-Cree, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre
Contact Information
Office Phone	807-471-2608
Crisis Phone	Muskrat Dam Police: 807-471-9911
Fax	807-471-2692
E-Mail	muskratdamfirstnation@knet.ca
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Health Centre Reception
Primary Executive	Crisis Intervention Coordinator
Alternate Executive	Lisa Beardy, Health Director
Site Location	Community is approx 370 km N of Sioux Lookout, on NW shore of Muskrat Dam Lake on the Severn River
Located In Community	Muskrat Dam First Nation
Address	Muskrat Dam View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Crisis Intervention PO Box 132 Muskrat Dam, ON P0V 3B0
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)