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Métis Nation of Ontario - Sunset Country Métis Council - Community Support Services

Community Support Services

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426 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
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807-274-1386 Ext 6
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Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889 Ext 7
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Fax: 807-274-9773
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 22, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Intake assessment required

  • Transportation arrangements must be booked 24 hours in advance; cancellation as soon as possible appreciated

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Focus is on frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals trying to overcome barriers in accessing care such as low income, geographic isolation, language or disability issues or

  • Self-identified Métis persons of any age who require care in order to remain in their homes

Fees

None

Contacts

Kristen Penner - Community Support Services Coordinator
Cell 807-861-1076 * kristenp@metisnation.org
Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 ext 310 * shelleyg@metisnation.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Provides information, advocacy and support to assist individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible
  • Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family
Community Support Services offered include:
  • Caregiver support
  • Case management
  • Friendly visiting
  • Service arrangement and coordination
  • Transportation for medical appointments within Fort Frances and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
  • Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone
Last updated: May 22, 2024: Suggest an edit
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