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Program:
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Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Regional Wellness Response Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-5189
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-337-0081
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Fax:
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807-737-4527
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Address:
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c/o c/o Regional Wellness Response
PO Box 1300 c/o Approaches to Community Wellbeing
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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54 Front St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Serves as the office for the Regional Wellness Response team
- Located at Front St in the Centennial Centre building
- Closest intersection is at Front St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com
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Service Description:
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Operates as a resource for Sioux Lookout Region First Nation communities and health/social service representatives to address the increase of prescription drug abuse and associated harmsAddresses sexually transmitted infections (STIs), blood-borne infections (BBIs), and the resulting increase in needle usage and sharingSupports mental wellbeing in communitiesWorks to establish:- Increased public awareness about addiction issues, community healing and mental health promotion
- An approach to improve the health and reduce prescription drug addiction in present and future generations of First Nations people
- Access to health care and social services in spite of remoteness and complexity of issues
- Liaisons with community leaders/health workers to understand services required specific to prescription drug abuse treatment and reduction of associated risks
- Effective partnerships with health and social service delivery organizations
Regional Wellness Response is integrated within Approaches to Community Wellbeing and includes:- Community Wellness Development Team
- Mental Health Promotion
- Indigenous Healing Wellness Strategy, Community Family Healing Program
- Needle Distribution Service
- Hepatitis C Support and Treatment Service
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Open to referrals from any source including self-referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nation individuals, families and communities in the Sioux Lookout Region
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=171458
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