Pikangikum First Nation - Walmart Health Building - Crisis Intervention

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Program:

Walmart Health Building - Crisis Intervention

Organization:

Pikangikum First Nation
Band Office
Nursing Station

Phone Numbers:

807-773-5550

Crisis:

807-773-1080

After Hours:

807-773-5007

Fax:

807-773-5923

Address:

c/o c/o Crisis Intervention, General Delivery
General Delivery c/o Crisis Intervention
Pikangikum, ON
P0V 2L0

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Street Address:

Walmart Health Building
Pikangikum First Nation

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Location:

Walmart Health Building is located in the community of Pikangikum First Nation
Serves as the site for crisis and mental health services

Accessibility Notes:

Not accessible

Hours:

Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm

Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Frank Peters - Crisis Team Coordinator
Billy Joe Strang - Health Director
Cell 807-728-3321 * billyjoestrang@hotmail.com

Service Description:

Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Pikangikum First Nation

Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
Treaty #5

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 Pikangikum First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence or other crisis situation

Languages:

English * Ojibwe

Language Notes:

Ojibway, available upon request

Area Served:

Pikangikum First Nation

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