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Program:
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Nodin Mental Health Services
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Address:
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c/o c/o Nodin CFI
PO Box 1300, 54 Queen St Nodin Mental Health Services
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street Address:
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54 Queen St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Serves as the site for Nodin Mental Health Services
- Located at Queen St down the street from OPP station; across from old Knights of Columbus Hall
- Closest intersection is at Queen St and 6th Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- One designated parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level with front door buzzer; Washroom -- Accessible with bar in washroom
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Coordinates the delivery of health care services to the Anishinabe people across the Sioux Lookout region
Provides mental health services for First Nation individuals and families in the Sioux Lookout area
Provides the following services:- Intake, assessment and case management services
- Individual and family counselling for various issues including but not limited to, bereavement, grief, family violence, suicide
- Education, resources and training seminars in northern First Nation communities on mental health issues
Also provides the following programs and services:
Acute Care Services- Provides intensive counselling for individuals requiring acute care services
Special Needs Program- Offers case management and mental health services for children and youth with special needs including emotional, developmental and/or intellectual problems
- Provides support to parents/families in accessing other resources and financial assistance
- Offers advocacy on behalf of clients/families for other services
Specialty Sessions- Coordinates specialty clinics including psychiatry, tele-psychiatry, psychology and art therapy
- Provides tele-conferencing with Sick Children's Hospital and other health providers
- Offers education and information sessions with visiting specialists
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Application:
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Intake assessment required for all services
Acute Care Services: Requires referral from medical doctor
Special Needs and Specialty Sessions: Open to referrals from any source
Specialty Sessions: Requires prior arrangements to be made
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nation individuals of all ages experiencing mental health issues
Acute Care Services: Individuals experiencing severe mental health issues and requiring prompt intervention
Special Needs Program: Children and youth 0-18 years of age with multi-complex special needs
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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Area Served:
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Bearskin Lake First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, and Keewaywin First Nation
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