Okanagan Nation Response Team (ONRT) — Syilx Okanagan Nation (Weekdays Only): by phone, at #101, 3535 Old Okanagan Hwy. Who it's for: Syilx Okanagan Nation children, youth and adults, and their families, in Okanagan Nation member communities.
Categories: Crisis, Indigenous, Mental Health
ONRT gives community-based support after suicide, suicidal behaviour, substance-use crises and other crises in Syilx Okanagan Nation communities. It serves Syilx Okanagan Nation children, youth and adults. ▸ IMPORTANT: ONRT is NOT an on-call 24-hour crisis service. Crisis response is Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. After-hours help is sometimes possible, depending on capacity. • If someone is in danger now, call 911. ▸ What ONRT does: • Culturally safe response, emotional, cultural and peer support • Resource navigation, advocacy and referrals • Family circles and debriefing after a crisis or loss • Suicide prevention, grief and loss workshops for staff, community members and youth 12+ ▸ How to access: • Contact ONRT Coordinator Jen Louis: 250-681-3765 or jlouis@syilx.org • Or go through your Band — Health Director, Social Worker, Band Manager, or Chief and Council — who can contact ONRT for you. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8.
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