Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council

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
Any local, self-identified Métis resident and their family who require long-term care services can access the program

Fees

None

Contacts

Leann Nickle - Community Support Services Coordinator
807-223-4535 ext 303 * leannn@metisnation.org
Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 Ext 310; Fax 807-223-8083 * shelleyg@metisnation.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Michif; upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

Provides information, advocacy and support to assist frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals with care needs to remain in their homes as long as possible
Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family

Community Support Services offered:

Caregiver support
Case management
Friendly visiting
Service arrangement and coordination
Transportation for medical appointments within Dryden and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone