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Program:
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Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Map
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Location:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Service Description:
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Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development- Offers group and individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:- Free milk coupons
- Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
- Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
- Referrals to other programs and services
Also offers:- Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
- Hosts cultural events
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Home visitation requires advance arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Métis families with children younger than 6 years of age
- Pre/postnatal women
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