Youth Support Services
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Mnidoo Mnising Crisis Response Available 24/7 Tel: (705) 348-1937 |
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Health Sciences North- Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions Manitoulin Health Center Site Tel: (705) 368-0756 HSN Detox/Safe Bed Program 705-671-7366 |
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Nadmadwin Mental Health Clinic Wikwemikong Health Center Tel: (705) 859-2330/ (705) 859-3164 ext. 291 Fax: (705) 859-3300 |
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Nookomisnaang Shelter Tel: (705)-859-1543 Fax: (705)-859-1544 |
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Naandwe Miikaan (Healing Path) Wellness Case Management 18 Hills Trail Tel: (705) 859-1390 Fax: (705) 859-2035
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Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Center (Rainbow Lodge) 56 Pitawanakwat Street Tel: (705) 859-2324 |
Counselling Options:
Agnes Kanasawe, M.S.W, R.S.W
Kanasawe Consultants
Tel: (705) 968-1616
Dan Garcia, M.S.W, R.S.W
Odaywin Outreach Services
Tel: (705) 626-3485 & (705) 862-8181
Grace Debassige, BA, M.C, M.S.W, RSW.
Moonlight Counseling
Tel: (705) 348-1072
Lisa Osawamick, M.S.W, R.S.W
Zaagidwin Counselling Services
Tel: (705) 688-6689
Winnie Wassegijig, MSW, RSW
Private Practitioner
Tel: 705-207-8718
Withdrawal Management Services
Noojmowin Teg Health Center
Rob Wabegijig, Addiction Support worker
Tel: (705) 368-0083, ext. 267
Kathy Martin, Addiction Support Worker
Tel: (705) 368-0083, ext 266
Crisis & Emergencies:
911—Emergency Services
Wikwemikong Tribal Police—705-859-3141
2074 Wikwemikong Way. Local police station services & dispatch. To report an incident or to speak to an officer, phone 1-888-310-1122
Mnidoo Minising Mental Wellness Crisis Response Team—705-348-1937
24/7 Crisis Response for the 7 First Nations Communities on/near Manitoulin Island.
Wikwemikong Fire Department—705-859-2011
25B Sesame Street Fire & Rescue services, education and awareness for fire prevention.
Helplines:
Regional Warm Line—1-866-856-9276
Offers peer support services from 6 PM-Midnight every day.
Hope for Wellness Helpline—1-855-242-3310 24/7
An Indigenous-based helpline that offers immediate mental health counselling & crisis intervention.
Talk4Healing Helpline—1-855-554-HEAL(4325)
24/7 Toll-Free Helpline for Indigenous Women in Ontario, also available in numerous Indigenous languages.
Mental Health:
Nadmadwin Mental Health Clinic—705-859-3164
16A Complex Drive Mental Health Counselling for all ages of On-Reserve Band Members. Services offered from 8-4PM and anyone can call to make a referral.
Mino-Bimaadiziwin Program—705-859-1610
34 Henry Street Mental health brief intervention and student success services offered for Pontiac & High School students (Grades 4-12). Services offered from 8-4PM and parents can call to make a referral for their children.
Addictions:
Naandwe Miikan—705-859-1390
18 Hills Trail Case management and addictions supports rooted in cultural teachings and traditions.
Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre/Rainbow Lodge— 705-859-2324
56 Pitawanakwat Street Culturally based addictions recovery treatment centre. Offers in-patient and out-patient programs.
Harm Reduction Outreach On-Call Team—705-280-9310
Can deliver naloxone, safe injection kits, safe inhalation (snorting) kits, safe needle disposal fentanyl & benzo testing strips. Services are offered from 4PM-Midnight on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends.
Northwood Recovery/MEREB Pharmacy— 705-859-3280
18 Hills Trail. Methadone and Suboxone clinic.
Family Supports
Children’s Services—705-859-1262
79 Peltier’s Trail Offers pre-natal, post-natal and neo-natal support to the community. Also includes health babies healthy children which services children & their family aged 0-6. Hours of operation are 8-4PM.
Wiikwemkoong Child Band Representatives 705-859-3122
19A Complex Drive Band Reps will advocate, mediate in a supportive role to assist parents in developing healthy plans for their children and family. Advocate to find resolution when addressing child protection concerns for the best interest of child and their families. Hours of operation are 84PM.
Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services 705-370-2100
98 Pottowatomi Child protection agency with a cultural centered model of care. Other services include Jordan’s principle, child well-being, family counselling, foster care, customary care, youth in transition & cultural services.
Prevention Services 705-859-3122
19A Complex Drive Provides community and family support through educational programming, activities, community events, home visits, one-on-one sessions & family circles rooted in cultural knowledge and teachings.
Other Supports
Wiikwemkoong Justice—705-859-3122
19A Complex Drive Provides support and services to those involved in the justice system. They provide bail supervision, diversion victim wellness & support, Gladue reports & Gladue aftercare. Hours of operation are 8-4 PM.
Wii ni guch tood LDM—705-859-3001
2102 Wikwemikong Way LMS is the funding source for employment training and employment for band members. They can provide mobility assistance, skill enhancement, course purchase, wage subsidy, summer student employment programs, and self-employment assistance. Hours of operation are 8-4 PM.
Wiikwemkoong Estates—705-859-3800x203
15 Pontiac Avenue Estates can assist with creating & storing a will. Can help with estate administration, research lands & families and be the administrators of last resort.
Wiikwemkoong Post Secondary Student Support Services—705-859-2010
34 Henry Street Provides sponsorship for post-secondary education, living allowance, guidance, letter requests and budget assistance. Hours of operation are 8-4 PM.
Wiikwemkoong Band Office—705-859-3122
19A Complex Drive Houses a variety of band programs & administrative staff on and off this booklet. Membership, housing, finance, C & C, etc.
Ontario Works—705-859-3158
11 King Street Provides basic financial assistance & employment assistance. Programming, trainings, case management, Addictions Services Initiative, resource centre, job readiness, employment experience, family support worker are some of the initiatives that Ontario Works provides. Hours of operation are 8-4PM.
Nookmisnaang Shelter—705-859-1543
71 Genevieve Street For victims of family violence. They provide shelter, safety, education, aftercare and counselling for those fleeing from family violence. It is open 24/7, with 11 rooms and 15 bed capacity
Culture:
Wikwemikong Heritage Organization 705-859-2385
2370 Wikwemikong Way Cultural Educational programming to enhance and preserve Anishinaabe traditions. Hours of operation are 8-4PM.
Nanaamwin— www.nanaamwin.ca Online learning resource for language and culture.
Wikwemikong Tourism—705-859-3477
2102 Wikwemikong Way Providing tourism related services to ensure we become a desirable 4 season destination. Hours of operation are 8-4PM.
Housing:
Rental Property Management—705-859-3613
5A Fisher Road Oversees Band Residential Rental Property Program. Also handles maintenance of the units.
Low Barriers Shelter 705-282-4798
10 Jacko Crescent Open from 8PM-8AM daily, call the number for intake or attend location from 8AM-12AM. For individuals aged 16+
Community Living 705-859-2147
11 Fox Lake Road. Provides assistance for people living with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Includes programming, group home and assisted independent living.