Deer Lake First Nation, Deer Lake Health Centre - Mailing Address, Crisis Intervention

Deer Lake First Nation

Site: Deer Lake Health Centre - Mailing Address

Service: Crisis Intervention

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Record #: TBD0057

Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019

Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2019

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #5
Description (Service)	Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and 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
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Emergencies Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Deer Lake First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Deer Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
Application	Call for assistance
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Deer Lake Health Centre - Mailing Address
Contact Information
Office Phone	Main 807-775-2226 807-775-9770
Crisis Phone	Nishnawbe-Aski Police 807-775-9954
Fax	807-775-9772
Primary Contact	Howard Meekis, Crisis Coordinator; Email: howardmeekis@knet.ca
Alternate Contact	Garylene Meekis, Health Director; Email: garylenemeekis@knet.ca
Site Location	Community is 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake
Located In Community	Deer Lake First Nation
Address	Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Crisis Intervention PO Box 352 Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) -- North West Local Health Integration Network (NWLHIN) ; Federal - Health Canada -- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)