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Program:
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Keewaytinook Okimakanak - Crisis Intervention
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Phone Numbers:
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807-735-1381 Ext 1329
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-387-3740 Ext 1329
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Fax:
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807-735-1383
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Address:
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PO Box 340
Balmertown, ON
P0V 1C0
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Street
Address:
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8 Eric Radford Way
Red Lake
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Location:
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- Located at Eric Radford Way (formerly called Mine Rd) in Balmertown
- Serves as the main office and site for telemedicine services
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Donna Wilkins - Regional Crisis Coordinator
807-735-1381 Ext 1312 * donnawilkins@kochiefs.ca
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Service Description:
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Promotes the safety of each community through the emergency response plans coordinated by the area First Response teamsActs as the liaison between the communities and Nishnawbe-Aski Nation in regards to responding to regional crisis situationsProvides training to each community's crisis coordinators, volunteer crisis teams and community membersProvides support to community crisis coordinators with office procedures, documentation and reportingFacilitates intervention, counselling and support group services for community members who are experiencing some form of crisisMaintains and updates a Regional Crisis Response Manual that includes all the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Territory communities Crisis Response PlansSupport services provided can include:- Debriefing and stabilization
- Identification of issues and appropriate referrals to community and regional resources
- Spiritual support
Services provided for various reasons including the following but not limited to:- Accidental deaths
- Attempted suicide
- Bullying in the schools
- Domestic assaults and violence
- Flooding and/or evacuation
- Homicide
- Loss through fire
- Sudden death
- Trauma of any form
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Keewaytinook Okimakanak Territory
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=171809
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