Long Lake 58 First Nation, Long Lake #58 Health Clinic, Child and Family Support Program

Long Lake 58 First Nation

Site: Long Lake #58 Health Clinic

Service: Child and Family Support Program

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Record #: TBY3041

Last Modified: 14 Dec 2016

Last Full Update: 30 Nov 2016

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Primary Tribal Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9 Dilico Anishinabek Family Care office in Longlac located at 118 Forestry Rd, ph: 807-876-2267; fax: 807-876-2312 Family Support Workers: Amy Patabon and Harold Tookenay
Description (Service)	Delivers child care and protection services and family support services to community members Administers services in partnership with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Prevention Services Provides one-on-one counselling in areas such as bullying Educates children, families and community about rights and responsibilites under the Child and Family Services Act Advocates on behalf of clients and their rights in regards to the legal system Offers a variety of parenting programs Teaches parenting skills and assisting children through difficult times Develops and administers healthy social and recreational programs for families Hosts community forums to address issues such as youth drug abuse, inadequate housing, schooling problems and after school activities Organizes traditional healing circles with elders for women and youth Provides information sessions about understanding substance dependency and resulting family violence, and overcoming oppression by understanding cultural realities Provides referral services to local and outside service providers including treatment and healing centres Customary Care/Foster Care Provides assistance with voluntary/customary care placements Provides support and counselling services to children in care Provides consultation and advertising in areas relating to customary care and foster care procedures Provides preventative services including awareness on child welfare matters including roles and responsibilities of the customary care/foster care worker
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Long Lake 58 First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Long Lake 58 First Nation Children under 18 years of age and their families
Application	Open to referrals from any source Intake assessment required
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Long Lake #58 Health Clinic
Contact Information
Office Phone	807-876-4553
Fax	807-876-1615
Website	www.longlake58fn.ca
Primary Executive	Mary Waboose, Family Support Worker; Phone: 807-876-4553 ext 232
Alternate Executive	Judy Desmoulin, Health Director; Phone: 807-876-4553 ext 235; Email: judy.desmoulin@longlake58fn.ca
Site Location	Community is 40 km E of Geraldton on Hwy 11, on N shore of Long Lake and 1 km W of Longlac
Located In Community	Long Lake 58 First Nation
Address	202 Otter St Longlac, ON P0T 2A0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Child & Family Support PO Box 609 Longlac, ON P0T 2A0
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - North West Local Health Integration Network (NWLHIN) ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)