Program: Ginoogaming First Nation - New Ginoogaming Health Centre - Crisis Intervention
Organization: Ginoogaming First Nation
Ginoogaming First Nation - Band Office
Ginoogaming First Nation - New Ginoogaming Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-876-2732
Crisis: 9-1-1
After Hours: 807-876-1660
Fax: 807-876-1614
Website: www.ginoogamingfn.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 89 c/o Health Centre
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0
Street
Address
:
203 Balsam Rd
Ginoogaming First Nation
Location:
  • New Ginoogaming Health Centre is located at Balsam Rd in the community of Ginoogaming First Nation, 5 min S of Longlac
  • Closest intersection is at Balsam Rd and Spruce St
  • Situated near the Training Centre
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Henry Waboose - Band Manager
807-876-2242 * henry.waboose@ginoogamingfn.ca

Service Description: 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
Includes the following services:
  • Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
  • Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
  • Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services



Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Ginoogaming First Nation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served: District of Thunder Bay
See Also: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Mental Health Crisis Lines
Suicide
Last Updated: 9/2/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141329

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