Requires advance arrangements to be made through Telemedicine Coordinator
Tele-Psychiatry
Requires completion of 8 page referral package and consent forms; must include referral contact information
Referrals must come from Nodin Child and Family Intervention Services
Eligibility / Target Population
First Nation individuals and families living within First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region
Tele-Psychiatry: Children and youth between 0-17 years of age
Fees
None
Contacts
Ashley Cassidy - Telemedicine Program Coordinator ashley.cassidy@slfnha.com Susan Chapman - Developmental Disabilities/Telemedicine Supervisor 807-737-4797 Ext 204 * schapman@slfnha.com
Languages
English
Accessibility Note
Not accessible
Description of Services:
Offers clinical, educational and administrative conferences to Northern Ontario First Nation communities through video conferencing or alternate forms of webcasting
Partners with Keewaytinook Okimakanak Telemedicine (KOTM)
Provides consultations and follow-up appointments with health professionals via video conferencing units in local nursing stations to allow clients/patients to access health services without leaving their own community
Provides health related education sessions to clients and families, and employees of Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Coordinates various activities to encourage community involvement such as career fairs, family visitation, meet and greets and organization interviews
Program offers the following services: Tele-Counselling
Connects client and community counsellor for one-on-one consultations with service provider on any agreed upon topic of choice
Tele-Psychiatry
Coordinates with the University of Toronto Sick Kids Department to provide one-time consultation with psychiatrist to review case management and recommendations
Provides emergency/urgent services for clients within 48 hours
