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.
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.
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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
If so, please call the phone
number below to talk, or
email someone on the
Eagle Watch Team.
THERE IS HOPE. Give us a call;
When you want to talk or need help, we can listen...
- On the phone, or
- Come to your house, or
- Come to our office.
We can also...
- Support
- Offer a safe place,
- Suggest and guide you.
We can refer you to...
- Kiikeewanniikaan Individual Counsellors, or
- Other programs/centers listed in the network.
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
Arnold has been a Family Counsellor and
an Intake & Assessment Counsellor with
Kiileewanniikaan, Southwest Regional
Healing Lodge since 1998. He has been
the Crisis Intervention Coordinator for
three years and has received training in
trauma and grief. Arnold has also been
establishing an outreach program
in order to assist and/or refer clients
to the appropriate resources.
Leland Sturgeon's work includes
being a Family Counsellor for the
Family Healing Program and assisting
Bob and Jim with the "Tending the Fire
& Caring for Water” students. He has
been a great worker on the Crisis
Intervention Team from the beginning,
and he looks forward to his new
co-worker and addition to the Lodge.
EAGLE WATCH TEAM
Cynthia has recently been added to
the Crisis Intervention and Family
Healing Program Team. Cynthia comes
with years of experience working with
native youth in drug and alcohol issues.
Recently, she has worked with London's
homeless, but has desired to come back
to the Native Healing environment and
looks forward to working with the team
here at the Lodge.
Note: This is a special service offered by Kiikeewanniikaan and funded by the Ministry of Health