WHAT IS A CRISIS?

If a person can solve a problem, even though he or she is upset, then that person is not in a crisis; so what is a crisis?

When we are in a crisis, our normal way of thinking, feeling, and behaving is disrupted.  A crisis creates situations that usually cannot be solved by regular coping methods that we normally use.

There are times when we may feel upset, disappointed, or tired because of situations that occur to us throughout life.  A crisis can involve the following examples:

FAMILY SITUATIONS
A child abuse investigation, spousal abuse, unplanned pregnancy, divorce or separation, sickness, incarceration of a loved one, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental problems can create stress and crises.

MONEY PROBLEMS
Poverty and unemployment can create stress within a family as does money spent on gambling and any other addiction.

COMMUNITY
Poor housing conditions and neighbourhood violence affect a community's feeling of safety.

SIGNIFICANT LIFE EVENTS
We can be overcome with grief with the loss of a loved one.

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EAGLE WATCH CRISIS
Tel. 519-289-0148    Fax. 519-289-0149   Toll free 1-800-328-2616
EAGLE WATCH CRISIS INTERVENTION 519-289-9090
CRISIS INTERVENTION
Support Service for:
Chippewa, Munsee & Oneida Communities

Are you in need of help?
We all need help once in a while.
We are ready to help you with your needs.

Are you feeling:

  • Helpless
  • Hopeless
  • Suicidal
  • Depressed
  • Alone

THERE IS HOPE.  Give us a call; we can...

  1. Listen
  2. Support
  3. Suggest & guide
  4. Listen on the phone
  5. Come to your house
  6. Offer a safe place
  7. We can also refer you

Crisis Line  Tel.(519) 289-9090
WALK-IN’s—Mon. to Fri. from  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CALL-IN’s—Mon. to Sun. from  9:00 a.m. - Midnight

EAGLE TEACHINGS
Our cultures speak of the Eagle as a guardian.  The cry of the eagle is a warning of danger to seek help and comfort as protection.

Arnold Lascelles has been a Family Counsellor and an Intake & Assessment Counsellor with KiiKeeWanNiiKaan, Southwest Regional Healing Lodge since 1998.  Currently, he is the leader of the Crisis Intervention Team at the Lodge.
Leland Sturgeon's work includes being a Family Counsellor for Family Healing Program and with the “Tending the Fire IV” students.
Aside from working with the Crisis Intervention, Peggy Martin is also a part of the Family Healing Program as a Counsellor.
Note: This is a special service offered by KiiKeeWanNiiKaanand funded by the Ministry of Health
EAGLE WATCH TEAM