Developmental Services supports children, youth, and their families to lead healthy and socially inclusive lives within their communities.
Services
Autism Diagnostic Hub
Behavioural Therapy
Child and Youth Psychiatry
Community and Clinic Coordination
Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinaatesijigan Wichiiwewin (MMW)
Indigenous Liaison Services
NW FASD Diagnostic Hub
Optometry
Assessments can be conducted with clients at home, in school, in a community setting and/or by video conference/telehealth
Programs
MMW (Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinaatesijigan Wichiiwewin) / Transitions Program
The MMW Program provides specialized clinical services and resources for adults with developmental disabilities. It also provides a unique opportunity for individuals, families, caregivers and professionals to share resources and information over significant geographic distances.
An assessment will be conducted with clients, which can occur at home, school, in a community setting and /or by video conference/telehealth.
Community Complex Navigator
Under the Ministry of Child and Youth Services, SLFNHA is funded for Community Complex Navigator positions. The Community Complex Navigator Program provides intensive case management and coordination for complex special needs children and youth up to the age of 18 years. These children may present with complex/multiple needs (physical, mental, and challenges) that require services that are not normally provided by a children’s mental health program. These children and youth fit the definition of special needs when they require services beyond the family’s capacity.
Jordan’s Principle
SLFNHA has recently been funded through Jordan’s Principle (First Nation Inuit Health Branch) to expand the Complex Care Case Coordinator Program. This new initiative supports a full delivery of services at SLFNHA will ensure that First Nations children, youth and families in our area have equitable access to needed developmental services. Our vision for service delivery will also involve the development of a culturally sensitive service model for Normative Rehabilitation Services ensuring that service is culturally safe and utilizes traditional practices.
For More Information
Susan Chapman
Developmental Services Program Manager
Telephone: 1 (807) 737-4797
Toll-Free: 1 (855) 885-8824
Fax: 807 737-3734 (42 King Street Office)
Email: schapman@slfnha.com
42 King Street
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Ursula Larsson
Director of Developmental Services
Email: ursula.larsson@slfnha.com
