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Program: Band Office - Crisis Intervention  
Organization: Neskantaga First Nation
Band Office
Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2570
Crisis: 807-479-2592
Fax: 807-479-1138
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address:
PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street Address:
Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
  • Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Gordon Sugarhead - Crisis Coordinator
807-479-1119 * gordon.sugarhead@neskantaga.com
Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director
807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


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

Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Neskantaga First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Neskantaga First Nation  
See Also: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Suicide

This information was last completely updated on June 19, 2025

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