Social Services Update – Week of May 25th to 28th, 2021

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The week of Tuesday, May 25th through Friday, May 28th, the following services will be available to the community by calling the telephone numbers indicated or for individual/family supports by appointment at 418-788-3039:

  • Our sister community Eskasoni First Nation has provided us with their 24/7 Crisis Support Line at 1-902-379-2099 or 1-902-379-2910.
  • Please call 811 in Quebec for 24/7 Crisis Support or if you just need to talk.
  • Restigouche Family Services is available by appointment at 506-753-4161
  • Haven House remains available 24/7 for additional after-hours crisis support by calling 418-788-5544.
  • Families First Support Services is available 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 418-788-2010.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – afternoon only

Dr. Yves Turgeon, Psychologist

 

Thursday, May 27, 2021 – all day

Mr. William Allmand, RSW

Ms. Lisa Arsenault, Psychologist

 

Please do not hesitate to call the numbers provided if you need to talk or need additional support. If you have a Youth Protection concern or crisis, please call 1-800-368-1803 24/7 – services are ongoing. In the event of an emergency, please call the Listuguj Police Department at 418-788-2003 OR 911 to dispatch emergency medical response team.

LCHS Closed for Day of Reflection

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As the Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) remained open today, they will be closed on Friday, May 21, 2021 for a day of reflection.  Essential services will continue to operate unless otherwise instructed by their supervisor.  The LCHS will re-open on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Update from the Listuguj Social Services Directorate

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The Listuguj Social Services Directorate has arranged the following support for the community: Our sister community Eskasoni First Nation has offered Listuguj their 24/7 Crisis Line Support: 1-902-379-2099 or 1-902-379-2910 […]

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LCHS Still Open for COVID-19 Immunizations

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The Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) will remain open tomorrow for those who have an appointment for their 2nd dose of the Moderna vaccine. If you have an appointment on Thursday, May 20th, please go to the LCHS as scheduled.

LMG Closed for Another Day of Reflection

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Based on feedback from the community and consideration from Council, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be closed tomorrow, May 20, 2021 for another day of reflection.

Essential services will continue to operate unless otherwise instructed by their supervisor.

COVID-19 Testing Available Without Appointment

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Starting today until Friday, May 21st, any Listuguj community member may go to the CLSC in Pointe-à-la-Croix without an appointment to get tested for COVID-19. Tests will be expedited to ensure that community members receive their results quickly.

Community members can present themselves at the CLSC in Pointe-à-la-Croix to get tested between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic time).

Community Notice on Behalf of the Families

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Any information related to the on-going investigation should be reported directly with the police, please contact the Listuguj Police Department at 418-788-2334. Please allow space for the families to mourn and respect their privacy during this difficult time. Wela’lieg for your thoughts, prayers and respect for the families.

Continued Community Support

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The Listuguj Social Services Directorate has arranged the following support for the community:

  • Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 – The Mental Health Support Services Team from Gesgapegiag will be at LMDC at 8:30 a.m. to provide in-service and support to the teams within the scope of Education to offer clinical advice and supports for interventions in dealing with children impacted by the tragic events Saturday. Christine Metallic and Douglas Pictou from Families First Support Services (FFSS) will be at LMDC to provide ceremonial support to the teams as well.
  • Benoit Lamarche, Criminologist, will meet with the Youth Centre Team at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 to provide an in-service on best practises for supporting both the YC Team in their interventions with the youth as they will most likely have many questions and feelings that will need to be supported during the healing process.
  • Yves Turgeon, Psychologist, will meet with the LPD on Tuesday, May 18th, in the afternoon to introduce himself, his services as well as an opportunity to debrief from the recent incident as first responders.
  • Claude Boucher from the Crime Victims Assistance Center (CAVAC) will be here in Listuguj at the Haven House on Wednesday, May 19th, and Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to meet with victims impacted by the events on Saturday as well as provide information sessions as needed for resources regarding the court process and what to expect as it may relate to the client base.
  • Lydia Houle, from CAVAC will also be in Listuguj on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and again on Friday, May 21st, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. for the day to provide the same services as mentioned above.

 

To avoid waiting periods in accessing these services, please call Molly Bradstreet at 418-788-3039 to schedule an appointment. Please note that professional services can be provided in-home upon request.  

 

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Dr. Yves Turgeon will be available at the Elders’ Lodge

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Benoit Lamarche, will be available at Child and Family Services (CFS)

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sabrina Houle, Social Worker, available at Families First Support Services (FFSS)

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dr. Yves Turgeon will be available at the Elders’ Lodge

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Benoit Lamarche, will be available at CFS

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Dr. Yves Turgeon will be available at the CFS

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lisa Arsenault, Psychologist, will be available at CFS

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

William Almond, Social Worker, will be available at CFS

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Friday, May 21, 2021

Dr. Yves Turgeon will be available at the CFS

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Community Kitchen Update

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**UPDATE**

Please note that the scheduled food bank for Friday, May 21, has been postponed. It will be moved to Tuesday, May 25th, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Please read carefully as there are some changes to the food bank this week ONLY.

 

Tuesday, May 18

1:00 p.m.

The community kitchen has about 25 1L milk cartons to give away today. The best before date is May 22, 2021. They can be picked up at the food bank, and they will be open until supplies last.

 

Thursday, May 20

10:00 a.m. to noon – Community Kitchen open for elders 65 + ONLY

 

Friday, May 21

10:00 a.m. to noon – Community Kitchen open to ALL clients

Message to Students from Sugarloaf Senior High School

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Our thoughts and hearts are with the community of Listuguj and all those affected by the tragic events this weekend. We send our deepest condolences.

SSHS students from Listuguj are not required to attend School or the Learning Hub tomorrow, Monday, May 17th, so that they may be with the community and access the support services that are being organized in Listuguj.

SSHS will also be providing additional support services at the school tomorrow and throughout this coming week, for students and staff. We urge anyone who would like to speak with someone to reach out and contact the school.

In these difficult times, we will grieve together and be there to support our community however we can.