Matawa First Nations Management - Health and Social Services

Application

Services are accessed at a local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory

Fees

None

Contacts

Miranda Waboose - Health Administrative Assistant
807-346-6527 * mwaboose@matawa.on.ca
Francine Pellerin - Health & Social Meno Biimadeswin Director
807-344-4575 Ext 3651 * fpellerin@matawa.on.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Nibinamik First Nation ; Webequie First Nation ; Aroland First Nation ; Eabametoong First Nation ; Neskantaga First Nation ; Constance Lake First Nation ; Marten Falls First Nation ; Ginoogaming First Nation ; Long Lake 58 First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible

Description of Services:

Provides advisory, advocacy and technical support services in all areas of health and wellness programs

Collaborates with the Matawa Health and Social Services Task Group comprised of Health Directors from member communities, to oversee the management and administration of regional funded projects

Collaborates with Matawa Health Co-operative (MHC) which focuses on the priorities of mental health and addictions, diabetes and chronic diseases

Services are provided in the following areas:

Advocacy for patient and client services
Coordination of meetings
Crisis management and intervention
Domestic abuse affecting women and children
Educational information
Feedback and direction for member communities
General information/resources about health and social services
Research

Services and Programs:

Thunder Bay - 523 Algoma St N - Matawa Health Co-operative Clinic