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Rehabilitative Care in North West
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Nord-Ouest
Program: Crisis Prevention
Organizations: Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services: Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide
  • Coordinates emergency response plans through the area Resource Team as part of Shibogama Tribal Council
  • 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
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Wunnumin Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
Application: Call for assistance
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-442-2559
Crisis: 807-442-2570
Fax: 807-442-2627
Website: www.wunnumin.ca
Address: c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 105 c/o Band Office
Wunnumin Lake, ON
P0V 2Z0
Street
Address:
Band Office Main Rd
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Map
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Main Rd in the community of Wunnumin Lake First Nation
  • Community is approx 360 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on W shores of Wunnumin Lake and 40 km E of Kingfisher Lake First Nation
  • Consists of 2 reserves, th
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Sep-Jun


Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Jul-Aug


Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Ruth Mekanak - Crisis Coordinator and Assistant Health Director
807-442-2559 Ext 1024 * ruthm@wunnumin.ca
Amos Martin - Band Manager
807-442-2559 Ext 1016 * amosm@wunnumin.ca

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