Muskrat Dam First Nation - Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Lewis Morris - Health Director
807-471-2567 * nlewismorris@gmail.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair 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

Crisis Intervention