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Program:
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Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Intervention
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Phone Numbers:
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807-479-2570
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Crisis:
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807-479-2592
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Fax:
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807-479-1138
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Address:
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PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street
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Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
- Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Gordon Sugarhead - Crisis Coordinator
807-479-1119 * gordon.sugarhead@neskantaga.com
Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director
807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for assistance
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Neskantaga First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
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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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Northern
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Last Updated:
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6/19/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141623
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