Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Family Support Services

Program:

Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Family Support Services

Organization:

Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-270-2274

Crisis:

807-468-6224

After Hours:

807-275-5111

Address:

PO Box 160 c/o Band Office
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0

Street
Address:

Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Location:

Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong
Situated along the shores of Crow Lake
Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon

Public Contacts:

Lisa Kelly - Alternative Care Coordinator
807-270-2274 Alt 807-270-9388

Service Description:

Offers community based family counselling for children, teens, men, women and families as a group

Provides assessments and case management services

Provides services of traditional healers

Offers community workshops to raise awareness of issues affecting families including substance abuse and family violence

Supports community initiatives that promote family healing such as traditional gatherings

Also offers the following family support services including but not limited to:

Advocacy and referral to external agencies
Assistance in the planning of child's and family's needs
Emergency financial assistance for basic needs only in cases where the welfare of child/children is at-risk
Home visitation arrangements and supervision to enable parents to visit with their children living in alternative care

Fees:

None

Application:

Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Children younger than 18 years of age and their families
Emergency financial assistance is provided ONLY in extenuating circumstances and each case is treated and considered separately
Home visitation is available for families who have children in alternative care; request for visitation must come from birth family

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Ojibwe, upon request

Area Served:

Ojibways of Onigaming