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Métis Family Wellbeing Program
226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
613-798-1488
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Focus is on Métis children, youth and their families but open to clients and participants who do not have MNO citizenship or Métis descent
Fees
None
Languages
English
Accessibility
Partially Accessible
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
- Developed as a new program aimed at supporting healthy and whole Métis families
- Works to reduce family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
- Focus is on providing direct one-on-one client services and educational resources and family wellness planning
- After school safe places and homework clubs
- Assistance in navigating the community support system
- Assisting children and youth to foster self-identity and to develop life skills
- Court-related supports
- Empowering parents to be their children's best advocates
- Ensuring families have their basic needs met
- Guidance for building healthy relationships and raising awareness of personal safety issues
- Peer support for youth involved in justice and correction issues
- Referrals for employment and training programs
- Supports for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed violence
- Supports for Métis youth to stay in school
- Support in case meetings and conferencing
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Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
