Keewaywin First Nation - Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office - Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Intervention

Program:

Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Intervention

Organization:

Keewaywin First Nation
Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-771-1210

Toll-Free:

1-866-437-9505

Crisis:

807-771-1177

Fax:

807-771-1053

Website:

kochiefs.ca/firstnations

Address:

c/o c/o Keewaywin Band Office
PO Box 90 c/o Keewaywin Band Office
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0

Street
Address:

202 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation

Location:

Functions as the Band Office located at Band Office Rd in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
Community is 200 km N of Red Lake on SE shore of Sandy Lake
Connected to several other communities including Sandy Lake, Deer Lake

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Community Health Director
807-771-1407

Service Description:

Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and 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 Keewaywin First Nation experiencing any form of crisis

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Area Served:

Northern