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Paawidigong First Nations Forum - Community Wellness Worker Program

Community Wellness Worker Program

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105 King St
Dryden
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807-223-5080
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Fax: 807-223-5012
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Services are accessed at a local level in individual communities

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nation individuals living in the communities within the Dryden Tribal Area

Fees

None

Contacts

Health Director
807-223-5080 Ext 225

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides off-site supervision and support to member communities in their implementation of the Community Wellness Worker (CWW) program
  • Promotes healthy lifestyles through culturally based programs and healing
  • Addresses and aims to reduce family violence
Program delivered at the community level consists of the following services:
  • Provides assistance for individuals to identify areas of concern and to develop action plans to address concerns
  • Liaises and networks with related health and social agencies and provides referrals
  • Provides crisis intervention education and workshops
  • Offers illness prevention and wellness planning, information and education
  • Provides community outreach education to promote cultural awareness
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
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