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Program:
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Health and Social Services
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Address:
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233 Court St S 2nd Fl
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2X9
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Location:
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- Located at Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Court St S and John St
- Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides support and advisory services to nine member First Nation communities
Provides advisory, advocacy and technical support services in all areas of health and wellness programsCollaborates 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 projectsCollaborates with Matawa Health Co-operative (MHC) which focuses on the priorities of mental health and addictions, diabetes and chronic diseasesServices 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
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Application:
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Services are accessed at a local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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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
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