Matawa First Nations Management - Regional Crisis Intervention - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Regional Crisis Intervention

Organizations:	Matawa First Nations Management Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council

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


Fees:	None

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

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

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

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

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-344-4575

Toll-Free:	1-800-463-2249

Fax:	807-344-2977


Email:	reception@matawa.on.ca

Website:	www.matawa.on.ca/

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

Location:	Located at Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay Closest intersection is at Court St S and John St Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club

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

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

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/9/2024

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