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Regional Crisis Intervention

233 Court St S 2nd Fl
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2X9

807-344-4575

Toll-Free: 1-800-463-2249

Fax: 807-344-2977

reception@matawa.on.ca

www.matawa.on.ca/

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Last updated: Dec 9, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Services are accessed at a local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory and be experiencing some form of immediate crisis such as violence or suicide

Fees

None

Contacts

Nicole Jacob - Regional Crisis Coordinator
807-344-4575 Ext 3662 * njacob@matawa.on.ca
Francine Pellerin - Director of Health
807-344-4575 Ext 3651 * fpellerin@matawa.on.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible

Description of Services:

Promotes the safety of each community through the emergency response plans coordinated by the area First Response teams

Acts as the liaison between the communities and Nishnawbe-Aski Nation in regards to responding to regional crisis situations

Provides training to each community's crisis coordinators, volunteer crisis teams and community members

Provides support to community crisis coordinators with office procedures, documentation and reporting

Facilitates intervention, counselling and support group services for community members who are experiencing some form of crisis

Maintains and updates a Regional Crisis Response Manual that includes all the Matawa Territory communities Crisis Response Plans

Support services provided can include:

Debriefing and stabilization
Identification of issues and appropriate referrals to community and regional resources
Spiritual support

Services provided for various reasons including the following but not limited to:

Accidental deaths
Attempted suicide
Bullying in the schools
Domestic assaults and violence
Flooding and/or evacuation
Homicide
Loss through fire
Sudden death
Trauma of any form

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Last updated: Dec 9, 2024: Suggest an edit