Program:
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Payahtakenemowin Crisis and Mental Health Services
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Address:
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PO Box 449 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A5
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Street Address:
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81 King St Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in downtown Sioux Lookout
- Closest intersection is at King St and 6th Ave
- Situated one block N of Sioux Lookout Post Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Serves as a non-political, regional Chiefs Council which provides support services to five First Nation communities
Promotes the safety of each community through the emergency response plans coordinated by the area Resource TeamsFacilitates intervention, counselling and support group services for community members who are experiencing some form of crisisRelies on assistance from family and children's workers, Addictions workers, Mental Health workers, Nurses and Police OfficersCollaborates with Nurses and other related resource workers to create healing programs and initiatives for member communitiesServices are provided through the following components:- Community mental wellness team
- Crisis response team
- Youth well-being team
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Application:
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Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Kingfisher First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Wawakapewin First Nation, and Wunnumin Lake First Nation
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