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Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Drop-In and Events

Drop-In and Events

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212 Miles St E Suite 103
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1J6
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807-577-6166
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Toll-Free: 1-800-461-3153
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Fax: 807-577-6119
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm


Drop-in: Mon, Thu 1:30 pm-3 pm

Events will vary throughout the month; call or follow on social media to stay up-to-date
Last updated: Nov 25, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Pre-registration may be required for some events; drop-in is open participation - check Instagram or Facebook for monthly calendar

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals aged 16 years of age or older, with any self-disclosed disability

  • A support person must accompany participants requiring any kind of routine assistance

Fees

None

Contacts

Caro Whipp - Program Facilitator - Outreach
807-577-6166 Ext 3 * caro@ilrctbay.ca
Jennie Gibbons - Executive Director
807-577-6166 Ext 1 * jennie@ilrctbay.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

W_wheelchair.gif Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible - front entrance is off Miles St and includes a set of stairs and wheelchair ramp; front entrance door is locked to the public - use separate doorbell located on right-hand side of building; doorbell is attached to the door frame above the door fob on the left side of the intercom with the label "ILRC", and "ILRC" is written in Braille above the doorbell. After using the doorbell, it will shine a blue light, and an ILRC Thunder Bay staff member will greet you and welcome you into the building.

Description of Services:


Drop-In activities take place in the Community Resource Hub and are designed to help build peer connections

Includes:
  • access to community resources, printer, computers, puzzles, colouring, fidget toys, snacks and more
  • weekly self-directed programming: craft club, board games, trivia and educational workshops

Note: the Community Resource Hub is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible bathroom available to participants. If accommodations are needed, let staff know. There is naloxone and a sharps disposal bin on-site, as well as first aid kits
Last updated: Nov 25, 2024: Suggest an edit
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