Walmart Health Building - Crisis Intervention

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Walmart Health Building
Pikangikum First Nation
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807-773-5550
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807-773-1080
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807-773-5007
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Fax: 807-773-5923
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Pikangikum First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence or other crisis situation

Fees

None

Contacts

Frank Peters - Crisis Team Coordinator
Billy Joe Strang - Health Director
Cell 807-728-3321 * billyjoestrang@hotmail.com

Languages

English ; Ojibwe

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

Description of Services:

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
Last updated: Jun 16, 2023: Suggest an edit