Mental Health and Addictions Services Available in Northwest Ontario First Nations Communities
The Ministries of Health and Long Term Care, Community Committee membership is expected to include agencies Safety and Correctional Services, Community and Social funded by the participating Ministries; community mental Services, Attorney General, Children and Youth Services, health and substance abuse providers, mental health Housing, among others have initiated a strategy, “Keeping programs of hospital forensic programs, police services, Persons with Mental Illness Out of the Criminal Justice Crown Attorney’s offices, probation and parole services, and Correctional Systems”. The Strategy recognizes that children’s services, developmental services sectors, pressures have been escalating in inappropriate sectors police, District Services Boards, District Jail personnel, such as the police, courts, corrections, and hospital among others. emergency rooms due to a lack of access to appropriate The Kenora Rainy River District HSJCC has an active mental health services in the community. work plan that includes the development of a directory The target population are people with a mental illness, of mental health & addiction resources that are located developmental disability, brain injury, concurrent within First Nation Communities. The resources listed are disorder and dual diagnosis who have come into conflict only resources that are housed within the communities with the law and are at risk of being charged by the listed and do not reflect mental health and addiction police, have been charged by the police, have been services that come into the community from outside found unfit to stand trial, not criminally responsible or larger urban areas. The intention of the directory will be are under and Ontario Review Board disposition, and to disseminate across all community partners, families whose offense is considered low risk and whose mental and clients for information on these resources to allow health issue can be appropriately managed through for more awareness of on the ground resources to clients services based in the community. and community agencies on navigating services available in these communities. In order to ensure Interministerial and interagency cooperation the strategy has included the development The directory will be reviewed annually by the Kenora of Human Services and Justice Coordinating Rainy River District Human Services & Justice Committees at the Provincial, Regional and District Coordinating Committee and amended as needed and levels. These committees are funded and mandated to disseminated to the network. provide leadership to support the implementation of the policy framework for persons who come into contact with the criminal justice system and who have needs that can be met by one or more of the human service systems; to identify solutions to systemic problems, and to provide a forum for information sharing across systems (www.hsjcc.on.ca).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon Ojibway) 4 Pays Plat 14 Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage) 4 Pic Mobert 15 Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing (Big Island) 4 Pikangikum 15 Aroland 4 Poplar Hill 15 Bearskin Lake 4 Rainy River First Nations 16 Big Grassy 5 Red Rock 16 Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay) 5 Sachigo Lake 16 Buffalo Point First Nation Big Grassy 5 Sandpoint 16 Cat Lake 5 Sandy Lake 17 Couchiching First Nation 5 Seine River First Nation 17 Deer Lake 6 Shoal Lake No. 40 17 Eabametoong First Nation (Fort Hope) 6 Slate Falls Nation 17 Eagle Lake 6 Stanjikoming First Nations 18 Fort Severn 7 Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (One Man Fort William 7 Lake, Swan Lake, and White Dog) 18 Ginoogaming First Nation 7 Wabauskang First Nation 18 Grassy Narrows First Nation 7 Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation 18 Gull Bay 7 Wapekeka (Angling Lake) 18 Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation Wawakapewin (Long Dog) 19 (Shoal Lake 39) 8 Webequie 19 Kasabonika Lake 8 Whitesand 19 Kee-way-win 8 Wunnumin 19 Kingfisher 9 Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake) 9 PROGRAM INFORMATION Lac Des Mille Lacs 9 Lac La Croix 9 NNADAP 20 Lac Seul 10 Community Wellness Program 20 Long Lake #58 First Nation 10 Cat Lake Wellness Program 20 McDowell Lake 10 Crisis Intervention Program 20 Mishkeegogamang (New Osnaburgh/OZ) 10 Detox Center 21 Muskrat Dam Lake 11 Mental Health and Addictions Services 21 Naicatchewenin 11 Mental Health Program 21 Naotkamegqanning (Whitefish Bay) 11 Fort William Community Addictions 21 Neskantaga First Nation 12 Mamow Against Drugs 21 Nibinamik First Nation (Summer Beaver Band) 12 Community Wellness Worker 22 Nicickousemenecaning 12 Youth Suicide Prevention 22 North Caribou Lake (Also called Weagaomow & Round Lake) 13 Mental Health and Addictions 22 North Spirit Lake 13 Case Management Program 22 Northwest Angle No. 33 13 Mental Health Program 22 Northwest Angle No. 37 13 Minosaywin Project 22 Obashkaandagaang (Washagamis Bay) 13 Wilderness Healing Program 23 Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining First Nations (Dalles) 14 Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority 23 Ojibway Nation of Saugeen 14 Ojibways of Onigaming First Nations (Sabaskong Bay 35) 14 Treaty 3 Police Services 23 Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation 14
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Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon Ojibway)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Contact: Gary Skead (Additions worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0984 Phone: 807-548-6340
Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing (Big Island)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Joanne Cobiness (Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Worker) NNADAP Phone: 807-488-5602 EXT: 222 http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0326 Email: [email protected]
Aroland
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Samson Meshake (Addictions Worker) NNADAP Phone: 807-329-8686 EXT: 204 http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3426 Email: [email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Steven Edwards (Nodin Clinical www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors, Supervisor) Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth).
Bearskin Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
George Chapman (Addictions NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/records/KEN0963 worker) Phone: 807-363-9937
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Contact: Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors, Phone: 807-737-4011
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Big Grassy
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Shayna Copenace (Administrative NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0408 Assistant) Phone: 807-488-5457
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Trisha Mishquart NNADAP Phone: 807-885-3312 http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3666 Email: [email protected]
Lorraine Cook (Community Services Worker) Community Wellness Program Phone: 807-885-3205 http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3666 Email: [email protected]
Buffalo Point First Nation Big Grassy
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
Cat Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Nathan Stewart (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0964 Phone: 807-347-2027
Edward Keesickquayash (Wellness Coordinator) Wellness Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1297 Phone: 807-347-2027
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health Supervisor) Phone: 807-737-4011 and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
Couchiching First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Les Morrisseau (Mental Health and Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0241 Phone: 807-274-4297
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Deer Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Howard Meekis (Crisis Coordinator) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/TBD0057 Email: [email protected]
Randall Crowe (Mental Health Counsellor) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0485 Email: [email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0486 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) NNADAP www.slfnha.com Phone: 807-737-4011
Eabametoong First Nation (Fort Hope)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Roland Okeese (Crisis Intervention Coordinator) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0336 Email: [email protected]
Norman O’Kees (Addiction Worker) Detox Centre http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0333 Phone: 807-242-1484
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0960 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
NNADAP
Eagle Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Lisa Perreault (Community Wellness Worker) Community Wellness http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1100 Phone: 807-755-1157 Email: [email protected]
Mitchell Lands (Addiction Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1099 Email: [email protected] Phone: 807-755-1157 EXT:225 Barry Brisson (Health Director) Mental Health and Addiction Program Phone: 807-755-1157 EXT: 222 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1095 Email: [email protected]
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Fort Severn
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stepehn Edwards (Nodin Clinical http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0719 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Supervisor) Phone: 807-478-2560
Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) NNADAP www.slfnha.com Phone: 807-737-4011
Fort William
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Loretta Collins (Addictions Community Addictions, Recovery, and Worker) Phone: 807-622-8802 http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3708 Education EXT: 207 Email: [email protected]
Ginoogaming First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Charla Charles (Crisis Coordinator) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3017 Email: [email protected] Phone:807-876-5437
Cecil Menowegan (Addiction Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3019 Phone: 807-876-2732
Grassy Narrows First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Dion Keewatin (Responder) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1134 Phone: 807-925-2652
Wiliam Fobister Sr. (Addiction Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1117 Phone: 807-925-2652
Gull Bay
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
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Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation (Shoal Lake 39)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Barb Kejick (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1114 Phone: 807-733-3318
Kasabonika Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Sylvia Anderson (Crisis Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0874 Coordinator) Phone: 807-5352547 EXT: 229
Sylvia Anderson (Assistant Health Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0877 Director) Phone: 807-535-2547 EXT:229
Stephen Edwards Sioux Lookout First Nations Health 807-737-4011 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0979 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0878 Phone: 807-737-4011 Addictions Workers (Children and Youth)
Christopher Anderson (Addictions NNADAP www.slfnha.com Worker) Phone: 807-535-2547 EXT 266
Kee-way-win
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Abraham Monias (Crisis Coordinator) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0732 Phone: 807-771-1210
David Fiddler (Mental Health Worker) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0738 Email: [email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0739 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors 807-737-4011
Christine Kakegamic (Addictions Worker) NNADAP www.slfnha.com Email:[email protected]
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Kingfisher
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0961 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) NNADAP www.slfnha.com Phone: 807-737-4011
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Theresa McKay (Treatment Centre Coordinator) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0768 Phone: 807-537-9945
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0766 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone:807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Leona Matthews (Addictions Worker) Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and Phone: 807-537-2388 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0767 Addictions Workers (Children and Youth) Email: [email protected]
Genosa Sainnawap (Addictions Worker) NNADAP www.slfnha.com Phone: 807-537-1068
Theresa McKay (Treatment Centre Mamow Against Drug Healing Program Coordinator) Phone: 807-537-9945
Lac Des Mille Lacs
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Mike Ignace (Community Wellness Worker) Community Wellness Worker Phone: 807-622-9835 EXT: 231 http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY1969 Email: [email protected]
Lac La Croix
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Melba Jordan (Health Centre Reception) Community Wellness Worker http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0448 Email: [email protected]
Melba Jordan (Health Centre Reception) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0266 Email: [email protected]
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Lac Seul
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Norah Angeconeb (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0835 Phone: 807-582-3587
Long Lake #58 First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Patrick Patabon (Family Support NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3039 Worker) Phone: 807-876-4553 EXT:233 Email: [email protected]
McDowell Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Wendy Sandberg (Health Mental Health Program Coordinator) http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0780 Phone: 807-735-1381 EXT 6001 Email: [email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards www.slfnha.com Authority: Mental Health Counsellors (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Phone: 807-737-4011
Mishkeegogamang (New Osnaburgh/OZ)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stepehn Edwards http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0965 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and www.slfnha.com Phone: 807-737-4011 Addictions Workers (Children and Youth)
David Masakeyash (Chief) NNADAP Phone: 807-928-2927
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Muskrat Dam Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Lacey Chapman (Health Centre Reception) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0787 Phone: 807-471-2608
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0799 Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0798
Crisis Intervention www.slfnha.com
Naicatchewenin
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Erin Smith (NNADAP Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0297 Email: [email protected]
Naotkamegqanning (Whitefish Bay)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Waylon Namaypoke (Community Wellness Community Wellness Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1121 Worker) Phone: 807-226-1026 EXT:240
Andy White (Crisis Intervention Program Manager) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1127 Email: [email protected]
Sheila Copenace (Program Manager) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1120 Phone: 807-226-1026 EXT:222
Freddie Cowley (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1122 Phone: 807-226-1026
Youth Suicide Prevention Joyce White http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1123 Phone:807-226-1026 EXT:244
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Neskantaga First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Gordon Sugarhead (Crisis Crisis Intervention Coordinator) http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0370 Phone: 807-479-2592 Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Sakanee (Mental Health Worker) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0367 Email: [email protected]
Ronald Moonias (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0368 Email: [email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Supervisor) Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Walter Lyon (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health Phone: 807-737-4011 and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
Nibinamik First Nation (Summer Beaver Band)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Richard Roundhead (Crisis Team Coordinator) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0383 Phone: 807-593-1113
Sarah Yellowhead (Mental Health Worker) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0391 Phone: 807-593-2211
Raymond Sugarhead (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0390 Email: [email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
Nicickousemenecaning
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
North Caribou Lake (Also called Weagaomow & Round Lake)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
George Williams (addictions NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0409 Worker) Phone: 807-469-5191
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
North Spirit Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Kayla Rae (Mental Health Worker) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0682 Email: [email protected]
Edmond Meekis (Addictions and Drug Abuse NNADAP Worker) Phone: 807-776-0066 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0683 Email:[email protected]
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Northwest Angle No. 33
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Maria Blackhawk (Mental Health and Addictions Mental Health and Addictions http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1006 Worker) Email:[email protected]
Northwest Angle No. 37
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Alfred Oshie (Addictions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1135 Phone: 807-226-1077
Obashkaandagaang (Washagamis Bay)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed. Vincient Sinclair (Addictions Worker) Phone: 807-543-2532
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Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining First Nations (Dalles)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Roberta Jameson (Addictions Manager) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1172 Phone: 807-548-5876 EXT 253
Ojibway Nation of Saugeen
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nations (Sabaskong Bay 35)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Kathy Jack (Community Wellness Worker) Community Wellness Program Phone: 807-484-2339 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1394 Email: [email protected]
Lynn Wells (Mental Health Therapist) Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1396 Phone: 807-484-2339
Mike Copenace (Health Director) NNADAP Phone: 807-484-2431 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1023
Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed
Pays Plat
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Ida Wanakamik (Community Wellness Worker) Community Wellness Worker http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY2373 Angle Inlet: 807-824-1114 Email: [email protected]
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Pic Mobert
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Rosalins Andrews (Health and Social NNADAP Manager) http://search.211north.ca/record/TBY3206 Phone: 807-822-2625 EXT 307
Pikangikum
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Hank Turtle (Solvent Abuse Anti-Solvent Abuse Program Councillor) Phone: 807-773-5301 http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0816
Frank Peters (Crisis Team Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0815 Coordinator) Phone: 807-773-1080
Vacant Position Currently Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0814
Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Minosaywin Project http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0817 Phone: 807-737-4011
Mary Rosagaske (Addicrtions Worker) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0813 Phone: 807-773-5302 Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Phone: 807-737-4011 www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
Poplar Hill
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Vacant Position (Crisis Intervention) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0708 Phone: 807-772-8828
Roxanne Turtle (Mental Health Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0710 Worker) Phone: 807-772-8828
Pardenus Owen (NNADAP) NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0711 Phone: 807-772-8858
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Walter Lyon (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health Phone: 807-737-4011 and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
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Rainy River First Nations
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Vacant Position NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0284 Phone: 807-482-2479
Red Rock
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
Sachigo Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Morley Tait Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0434 Phone: 807-595-2577
Maria Beardy Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0436 Phone: 807-595-2577
Caleb McKay NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0437 Phone: 807-595-2577
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sandpoint
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
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PROGRAMS BY COMMUNITY
Sandy Lake
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Eddie Kakepetum Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0632 Email: [email protected]
Jeff Meekis Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0529 Phone: 807-774-1471
Tina Rae NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0636 Phone: 807-774-1465
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Supervisor) Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Walter Lyon (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health Phone: 807-737-4011 and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
Seine River First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
Shoal Lake No. 40
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Stewart Redsky NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1142 Phone: 807-733-3577
Slate Falls Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Vacant Position Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1365 Phone: 807-737-5700
Ivan Cook NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0452 Phone: 807-737-5757
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
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Stanjikoming First Nations
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
James Henderson NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/RRD0315 Phone: 807-274-2188
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (One Man Lake, Swan Lake, and White Dog)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Mental Health and Community Jeffrey Bunting http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1161 Wellness Program Phone: 807-927-2440
Theresa Tankanye NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1157 Phone: 807-927-2440 EXT. 129
Wabauskang First Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Vacant Position Community Wellness Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0437 Phone: 807-529-6329
Arthur Skead NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1181 Phone: 807-529-6329
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Brittany Norris Community Wellness Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1174 Email: [email protected]
Debbie Leckner NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1181 Phone: 807-938-6464
Wapekeka (Angling Lake)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0924 Phone: 807-737-4011
NNADAP Henry Roundsky (Addictions Worker) www.slfnha.com Email: [email protected] Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors
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Wawakapewin (Long Dog)
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Joshua Frogg Sr Wilderness Healing Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0967 Phone: 807-623-3916
Webequie
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Bernice Jacob Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0380 Phone: 807-353-6531
Emily Jacob Mental Health Program http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN1162 Phone: 807-353-7241
Neville Jacob NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0371 Phone: 807-353-1264
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority: Nodin Aboriginal Mental Health and Addiction Workers (Children and Youth)
Whitesand
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
None listed.
Wunnumin
PROGRAMS CONTACT URL
Ruth Mekanak Crisis Intervention http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0947 Email: [email protected]
Ralph Winter NNADAP http://search.211north.ca/record/KEN0952 Phone: 807-442-2564
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Stephen Edwards (Nodin Clinical Supervisor) www.slfnha.com Authority: Nodin Mental Health Counsellors Phone: 807-737-4011
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NNADAP Cat Lake Wellness Program Provides Services and support individuals and families struggling Supports reduction and prevention of addiction issues and family with addiction issues. and community violence. » Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous » Provides culturally appropriate mental health services, support (NA) meetings when required. services, resources, educational materials, and workshops to » Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops address community wellness needs. upon request. » Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for » Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community family violence and mental health crises. awareness of alcohol, drug abuse, and gambling addictions. » Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to » Holds educational sessions in schools. develop a plan of action for identified concerns. » Coordinates cultural and spiritual events. » Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and treatment centres and other needed supports. » Facilitates recreational activities and social events. » Organizes and facilitates community events in schools, » Provides individual and group discussions. powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and » Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings. prevention of family violence. Provides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and » Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and prevention drug abuse problems from reoccurring: education campaigns dealing with addictions and family-based violence awareness. » Counselling, sharing circles and support groups.
» Regular phone calls and home visits. » Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and Crisis Intervention Program treatment centres and medical assistance. » Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and to individuals affected by family violence and suicide. Community Wellness Program » Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance. Supports reduction or prevention of family and community violence. » Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary. » Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for » Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure family violence. their safety. » Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to » Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon develop a plan of action for identified concerns. location to discuss possible crisis resolutions. » Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and Also Coordinates: treatment centres. » Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, » Offers Aboriginal culture-based healing, self-help processes domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis for anger management, and positive self-image development; situations that may arise in community. alternative discipline methods and positive relationships. » Information sessions and workshops on techniques for » Organizes and facilities community events in schools, healing strategies. powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevention of family violence. Support Services can include but are not limited to: » Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and » Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation. prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based » Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with violence awareness. 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.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Mental Health Program Detox Center Promotes the development of good mental health and provides Operates a detoxification centre for community members addicted services for individuals with mental health issues. The information to Oxycotin. and awareness activities provided are the following but not limited to: » Functions as a day program. » Depression. » Provides a 4-bedroom house renovated into a detoxification » Family violence. centre that can treat 10 people at one time; includes a sauna » Stress management. on the property. Services include: » Offers the drug suboxone in place of methadone to minimize the effects of withdrawal. » Counselling services. Program includes the following services: » Cultural activities and crafts. » Intake. » Recreational activities. » Withdrawal treatment. » Wellness activities. » Counselling.
» Aftercare. Also provides: Fort William Community Addictions » Provides a support group for individuals struggling with/ » Mental health and addictions counselling. affected by addictions issues. » Referrals to other treatment centres and programs such as » Coordinates group sessions for people to share confidentially Nodin Child and Family Intervention Services in Sioux Lookout. about their personal issues.
» Offers information sessions, guest speakers, and education to Mental Health and assist with recovery. » Explores available resources to help with overcoming Addictions Services addictions and recovery. Promotes the development of good mental health and provides » Provides referrals to supports if requested. services for individuals with mental health issues. Also provides the services of two mental health workers who work with the community members. Mamow Against Drugs Provides information and awareness activities including but not limited to: Operates a treatment centre for community members struggling with oxycodone addiction. » Addictions. » 25-day program for a maximum of 6 individuals per program. » Depression. » Offers medications to minimize the effects of withdrawal. » Family violence. Program includes the following services: » Stress management. » Intake. Services include: » Detoxification and withdrawal treatment. » Counselling services. » Counseling. » Cultural activities and ceremonies. » Sharing circles. » Group workshops. » Traditional land-based activities. » Educational sessions that promote wellness. » Aftercare. » Coordination and referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, other counselling services and treatment centres. Also provides: » Coordination of aftercare services. » Mental health and addictions counselling. » Referrals to other treatment centres and programs such as Nodin Child and Family Intervention Services in Sioux Lookout.
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Community Wellness Worker Case Management Program » Promotes healthy individuals, families, and communities. » Provides individual counselling for adults struggling with » Supports reduction or prevention of family and physical, medical, and emotional health issues. community violence. » Offers assistance through support workers in life skills » Provides case management, support, and referrals to other including housing, self-care, nutrition, shopping, money services and programs. management, social and recreational living.
» Provides culturally appropriate support services, resources,
educational materials, and workshops to address community wellness needs including topics such as bullying, Mental Health Program discrimination and racism. » Offers individuals couples, family, and group counselling for » Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and stress management and crisis intervention. prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based » Provides referral services to appropriate supports. violence awareness. » Anti-Solvent Abuse Initiative » Offers counselling services to youth struggling with Youth Suicide Prevention solvent abuse. » Maintains on-going files of solvent abuse cases. » Coordinates a week-long camp during summer months to empower Anishinaabe children and youth with pride and » Operates a nightly youth patrol in the community. knowledge in their traditional culture and heritage. » Provides referrals to in-community treatment at the » Focuses on suicide prevention. Minosaywin Island Treatment Centre. Activities include: » Provides referrals to treatment programs and residential facilities outside the community. » Dancing.
» Fishing. » Sharing circles. Minosaywin Project » Singing. » Offers a short-term brief intervention program for individuals » Storytelling. with solvent-abuse and alcohol issues and addictions. » Swimming. » Operates as a 12-day residential program with 4 workers and » Teachings from Elders. 8 youth per session. » Traditional craft making. » Offers cultural and traditional services of community elders. » Functions primarily as a respite program until placement at outside community residential treatment program can Mental Health and Addictions be procured. Activities can include: Offers a variety of mental health and addictions services for community members. » Counselling for many issues including grief, drinking, and violence in the home, feelings of not being loved, loss of Programs and services can include the following: friends (suicide), and other areas of struggle for youth. » Addictions and Gambling Program » Wood cutting. » Offers community treatment and education. » Drawing and crafts. » Provides assessment, referral, and aftercare. » Guitar. » Offers individuals relapse prevention counselling. » Participating in sharing circles. » Gives individual, couple, and family treatment therapy. » Playing hockey, broomball and/or volleyball. » Provides support for family members affected by addictions. » Trap line setting and animal collection. » Writing.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Wilderness Healing Program
Offers a healing program for residential school survivors or their descendants and extended families in a wilderness setting near Wawakapewin Community. Treaty 3 Police Services » Offers counselling and teaches traditional values and lifestyles as healing tools. NORTH » Targets individuals affected by residential school abuse and its 22 Homestake Road, intergenerational impacts. P.O. Box 1480, » Delivers services through a holistic approach. Kenora, ON P9N 3X7 » Provides 4 intakes per year. Phone: 807-548-5474 » Provides services in a wilderness setting for individual’s Fax: 807-548-8387 families, groups, and communities. Services offered can include: WHITEFISH BAY » Counselling by Elders and/or traditional healers. Phone: 807-226-9767 » Cultural ceremonies, teachings, and dialogue. Fax: 807-226-5506 » Transportation, when required. EAGLE LAKE Phone: 807-755-1540 Fax: 807-755-1541 Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority SOUTH
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING 1450 Idylwild Drive Mental health counselling to 29 First Nation communities in the Site 206-26 R.R.#2, Sioux Lookout area. To book an appointment with a counsellor, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M3 please speak to your doctor or nurse at your local nursing station. Phone: 807-274-1565 Referral forms for mental health counselling can be filled out by either a physician or yourself. Sees all ages. Fax: 807-274-1568
ABORIGINAL MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION WORKERS GRASSY NARROWS Children’s Mental Health and Addictions Workers are based in Phone: 807-925-2221 13 communities in our region. These workers provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and Fax: 807-925-2479 their families. Only see individuals under the age of 18. WABASEEMOONG ACUTE CARE COUNSELLORS See clients who are referred through the physicians at the Nodin Phone: 807-927-0285 Office in Sioux Lookout. Their average stay is up to five days. All Fax: 807-927-2235 clients are from Northern communities.
SPECIAL PROJECTS Trauma team to cover communities that had longer term crisis.
CRISIS RESPONSE Team of contractors who will respond to immediate crisis in communities usually no longer than 5 days.
OTHER SERVICES » Art Therapy. » Psychology.
227 Second Street South, Second Floor Kenora, ON P9N 1G1 Canada PHONE (807) 468-1838 FAX (807) 468-6396
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