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Program: Crisis Intervention
Organizations: Kasabonika Lake First Nation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-535-2547
Crisis: 807-535-1189
Fax: 807-535-1152
Email: kaslfn@kasabonika.ca
Website: www.kasabonika.ca
Address: PO Box 124
Kasabonika Lake, ON
P0V 1Y0
Street
Address:
Kasabonika Band Office
Kasabonika Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation
  • Community is approx 448 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on the Asheweig River
  • Community is only accessible by air through Kasabonika Lake Airport, or winter/ice ro
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Crisis Intervention: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Delius McKay - Health Director
807-535-1189
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Kasabonika First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council
  • 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 Kasabonika Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 10-18-2024


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