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Program: Sandy Lake Health Authority - Crisis Intervention
Organizations: Sandy Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-774-3461
Crisis: 807-774-1464
Fax: 807-774-1585
Website: www.sandylake.firstnation.ca
Address: PO Box 20
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
Street
Address: 		Sandy Lake Health Authority
Sandy Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Operates as the site for the administration of health programs for the community
  • Also houses the Community Health Representative, and mental health and addictions programs
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


On-call crisis services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Yvonne Fiddler - Crisis Coordinator
807-774-1464
Joan Rae - Health Director
807-774-1133
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


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 Sandy Lake First Nation experiencing any form of crisis
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 8-18-2025


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