First Line Services are offered as a part of Long Point First Nations child and family services to support families, parents and children in the community through a way of overall preventative and culturally-adapted services. The mission of First Line Services is to prevent long term child placements of children in the community of Long Point First Nation.  First Line Services are here to provide 2 types of services to the community of Long Point First Nation.  We provide General Services for the whole community as well as Specific Services for individuals experiencing particular problems. First Line Services is here to support our community members, families, and clients in any way that is appropriate and possible.  This is why First Line Services offers a large variety of programs for Families, Parents and Children. Some of the activities that were implemented throughout the year include but are not limited to:

• Parenting Skills Program,
• Empowerment Groups,
• Cultural Activities,
• Bullying Workshops,
• One-on-one counselling services,
• Drum Socials,
• Community Kitchens,
• Home Visits,
• Hand Drum Making Workshops,
• Women activities,
• Men activities,
• Assistance/support for families in dealing with CJAT,
• Youth Activities,
• Referrals for various situations,
• Etc.

First Line Services receives funding to cover the salary of four positions created to assist families, parents and children living within the community.  There is also funding available for the first line intervention workers to operate services and programming, as well as the implementation of activities and events hosted and collaborated upon. The First Line Services team and their positions are as follows: Craig Polson Director or First Line Services 207-B Pawitig Mikana 819-722-2034 ext.222 directorfls@hotmail.com April Polson Case Manager – First Line Services 207-B Pawitig Mikana 819-722-2034 ext. 223 case.managerfls@hotmail.com Sheila Polson Family Outreach Worker – First Line Services 207-B Pawitig Mikana 819-722-2034 ext. 224 family.outreach.worker@hotmail.com Naomi Blacksmith Administrative Assistant – First Line Services 207-B Pawitig Mikana 819-722-2034 ext. 221 admfls@hotmail.ca Should you require additional information, please stop by the First Line Services or contact any of the above First Line Services Team at 819-722-2034.