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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street Address:
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
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Hours:
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Health Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Deer Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and to individuals affected by family violence and suicideOffers immediate on site or telephone assistanceDispatches call to police when deemed necessaryEnsures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safetyArranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso 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
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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Deer Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Deer Lake First Nation
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