Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services - Behavioural Supports Ontario

En Français

Program:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services

Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office

Description of Services:	Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members Coordinates health care services through Nursing Station Provides Physician consultations a few days per month with a visiting Physician from Sioux Lookout Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases Offers a palliative care program when required Coordinates various health programs for community members Addresses individual health care needs by providing: Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) Provides access to specialized medical care using videoconferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities Reduces the need to travel to receive care Services and Programs: Band Office - Brighter Futures Band Office - Crisis Intervention Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Healthy Babies Healthy Children Home and Community Care Immunization Clinic Medical Transportation Program Mental Health Program National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Transitional Housing and Support Program


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga First Nation

Application:	Home visits require prior arrangements

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Neskantaga First Nation


Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570

Fax:	807-479-2505


Website:	neskantaga.com/

Address:	c/o c/o Health Centre PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre Lansdowne House, ON P0T 1Z0

Street Address:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre Neskantaga First Nation

Location:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation Serves as the health clinic and social services office

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Contacts:	Gloria Atlookan - Community Health Representative 807-479-1147 * gloriaatlookan@hotmail.com Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director 807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com

About Us

Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations
Primary Tribal Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Reserve is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/18/2025

Update Service Profile


© 2025, 211 Ontario North – Lakehead Social Planning Council