Band Office - Crisis Intervention - Mental Health at School

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Program:	Band Office - Crisis Intervention

Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services

Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570

Crisis:	807-479-2592

Fax:	807-479-1138


Website:	neskantaga.com/

Address:	PO Box 105 Lansdowne House, ON P0T 1Z0

Street Address:	Band Office Neskantaga First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Gordon Sugarhead - Crisis Coordinator 807-479-1119 * gordon.sugarhead@neskantaga.com Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director 807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com

Service Description:	Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9 Provides crisis intervention services 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

Fees:	None

Application:	Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence

Languages:	English

This information was last completely updated on: 6-19-2025

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