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Regional crisis intervention through Independent First Nations Alliance Tribal Council, ph 807-737-1902 Ext 255

Program: Crisis Intervention  
Organization: Muskrat Dam First Nation
Band Office
Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-471-2567
Crisis: 807-471-9911
Fax: 807-471-2692
Email: muskratdamfirstnation@knet.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Nellie Fiddler Health Centre
PO Box 132 c/o Nellie Fiddler Health Centre
Muskrat Dam, ON
P0V 3B0
Street Address:
Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre
Muskrat Dam First Nation
 
Location:
  • Operates as a community health centre in the community of Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation
  • Community is located approx 370 km N of Sioux Lookout
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Lewis Morris - Health Director
807-471-2567 * nlewismorris@gmail.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Muskrat Dam First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
  • 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 Muskrat Dam First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence or other crisis situation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Muskrat Dam First Nation  
See Also: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Suicide

This information was last completely updated on February 6, 2025

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