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Payahtakenemowin means peace of mind

Program: Payahtakenemowin Crisis and Mental Health Services  
Organization: Shibogama First Nations Council
Chief's Council
Phone Numbers: 807-737-2662
Fax: 807-737-1583
Email: reception@shib.ca
Website: www.shibogama.on.ca/
Address:
PO Box 449
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A5
Street Address:
81 King St
Sioux Lookout
 
Location:
  • 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
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Colleen Berry - Youth Well-Being Team Lead
807-737-2662 * colleenb@shib.ca
Service Description: 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 Teams
  • Facilitates intervention, counselling and support group services for community members who are experiencing some form of crisis
  • Relies on assistance from family and children's workers, Addictions workers, Mental Health workers, Nurses and Police Officers
  • Collaborates with Nurses and other related resource workers to create healing programs and initiatives for member communities
  • Services are provided through the following components:
    • Community mental wellness team
    • Crisis response team
    • Youth well-being team

    Fees: None
    Application: Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
    Eligibility / Target Population: Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree; available upon request
    Area Served:
    Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Kingfisher First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Wawakapewin First Nation, and Wunnumin Lake First Nation  
    See Also: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
    Mental Health Crisis Lines

    This information was last completely updated on June 11, 2025

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