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Program: Community Services  
Organization: St John Ambulance - Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario Branch
First Aid and CPR Services
Phone Numbers: 807-345-1712
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6246
Fax: 807-343-0295
Email: thunderbay@sja.ca
Website: www.sja.ca/en
Address:
518 Fort William Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2Z8
Location:
  • Located at Fort William Rd in between N and S wards in Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Fort William Rd and Second Ave
  • Situated few blocks past the Walmart Supercentre near Intercity
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Cheryl Austin - Volunteer and Fundraising Coordinator
807-345-1712 Ext 2 * cheryl.austin@sja.ca
Diana Sustawenko - Executive Director
807-345-1712 Ext 6 * diana.sustawenko@sja.ca
Service Description: Provides First Aid and CPR training and health and safety services in the community

Offers a variety of community services in the area of safety and health including the following:

Medical First Response Services
  • Provides volunteer-based Medical First Response at local community events
Therapy Dog Program
  • Takes a volunteer and their dog to visit hospitals, retirement homes, and long term care facilities within the community
  • Evaluates volunteers and their dogs to become part of the program
Car Seat Inspection Program
  • Invites parents to make an appointment to ensure their car and/or booster seats are installed and secured correctly and to ensure that children are safe while out on the road
Youth Services
  • Offers children and youth ample opportunity for fun, along with learning first aid and life skills while giving back to the community
  • Offers SJA Connect, a health, safety and leadership development program to prepre youth to assist in community emergencies and disasters
  • Provides a Youth Cadet Program with training, local community volunteering services, leisure activities and participation at local events to teach youth to become valued and vital community members
Ladies Auxiliary
  • Raises money through cookbook and yard sales to support St John Ambulance services

Fees: None
Application: Call for more information
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Medical First Response Team: Volunteers must be at least 16 and have a St John Standard First Aid and Level C CPR Certificate

  • Therapy Dog: Must be at least 18 and own a dog (dog will be evaluated for correct temperament)


  • Youth Services: Children and youth between 10-18 years of age
Languages: English
Area Served:
Thunder Bay  
See Also: Child Safety

This information was last completely updated on December 16, 2024

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