Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office - Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Prevention

Program:

Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office - Crisis Prevention

Organization:

Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-442-2559

Crisis:

807-442-2570

Fax:

807-442-2627

Website:

www.wunnumin.ca

Address:

c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 105 c/o Band Office
Wunnumin Lake, ON
P0V 2Z0

Street
Address:

Band Office Main Rd
Wunnumin Lake First Nation

Location:

Band Office is located at Main Rd in the community of Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Community is approx 360 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on W shores of Wunnumin Lake and 40 km E of Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Consists of 2 reserves, th

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Sep-Jun

Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Jul-Aug

Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Ruth Mekanak - Crisis Coordinator and Assistant Health Director
807-442-2559 Ext 1024 * ruthm@wunnumin.ca
Amos Martin - Band Manager
807-442-2559 Ext 1016 * amosm@wunnumin.ca

Service Description:

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide

Coordinates emergency response plans through the area Resource Team as part of Shibogama Tribal Council
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 Wunnumin 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