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Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Community Wellness Worker Program

Community Wellness Worker Program

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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Métis individuals affected by family violence and/or health concerns

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Description of Services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Promotes healthy lifestyles through culturally based programs and healing
  • Aims to reduce family violence
Provides assistance for individuals to identify areas of concern and to develop action plans to address concerns through the following:
  • Sharing of appropriate information with related health and social agencies and providing referrals
  • Crisis intervention education and workshops
  • Illness prevention and wellness planning, information and education
  • Traditional sharing circles
  • Community outreach education to promote cultural awareness
Also provides:
  • Assistance with completing forms of any kind
  • Accessing existing programs and services
  • Peer counselling for any identified concerns
Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
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