Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Band Office - Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Intervention

Program:

Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Intervention

Organization:

Kasabonika Lake First Nation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-535-2547

Crisis:

807-535-1189

Fax:

807-535-1152

Email:

kaslfn@kasabonika.ca

Website:

www.kasabonika.ca

Address:

PO Box 124
Kasabonika Lake, ON
P0V 1Y0

Street
Address:

Kasabonika Band Office
Kasabonika Lake First Nation

Location:

Band Office is located in the community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation
Community is approx 448 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on the Asheweig River
Community is only accessible by air through Kasabonika Lake Airport, or winter/ice ro

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Crisis Intervention: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Delius McKay - Health Director
807-535-1189

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
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 Kasabonika Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Area Served:

Northern