Nodin Mental Health Services joined a collaborative team administered by Northwestern Health Unit – Sioux Lookout.
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) and Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch (CMHA) are working together on a Crisis Response and Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach Team for Sioux Lookout.
The Crisis Response and Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach Team is a client-focused program that efficiently connects healthcare professionals with individuals having complex needs who are unable to access or navigate the healthcare system via traditional streams.
The goals of the team include collaboration amongst local and regional services providers for timely access to services, enhancing access to primary care, harm reduction and crisis response for those living with substance abuse and mental health issues in Sioux Lookout, and reducing the number of incidents that result in emergency department visits and criminal charges. Outreach allows for the team to meet individuals where they are at and help them access appropriate services.
Nodin has two (2) Mobile Outreach Mental Health and Addictions Counsellors. Their offices are based in the Sioux Lookout Emergency Shelter.
More Information
Amber DeRaff, Outpatient Mental Health Services
Amber.Deraaf@slfnha.com
Nodin Main Reception: 807-737-4011
Toll Free: 1-800-446-7863
Confidential Fax: 807-737-7532
