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Program: Crisis Intervention
Organizations: Keewaywin First Nation
Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-771-1210
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-9505
Crisis: 807-771-1177
Fax: 807-771-1053
Website: kochiefs.ca/firstnations
Address: c/o c/o Keewaywin Band Office
PO Box 90 c/o Keewaywin Band Office
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
Street
Address:
202 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as the Band Office located at Band Office Rd in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
  • Community is 200 km N of Red Lake on SE shore of Sandy Lake
  • Connected to several other communities including Sandy Lake, Deer Lake
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Community Health Director
807-771-1407
Service Description: Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and 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
Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Keewaywin First Nation experiencing any form of crisis
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 5-8-2025


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