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Address:
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326 2nd St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1G5
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Map
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Location:
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- Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre
- Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Call or check online calendar for events
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Service Description:
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Provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
Provides culturally appropriate and holistic support services and programs for people with physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly
Programs and services can include the following:- Afternoons for socialization, congregate meals and activities such as Native crafts
- Deliveries to clients' homes of items such as prescriptions and groceries
- Accompaniment to appointments and errands
- Assistance with various tasks such as letter writing and completing forms and documents
- Weekly friendly visits from support worker in individual's home upon request and calls to clients' homes to check on them and to determine pending appointments
- Transportation on an as needed basis to all events at the Centre, the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
- Transportation for out of town specialist appointments when no other arrangements are available
- Provision of bus passes and taxi fare and arrangements when required
- Group walking program at the recreation centre, indoors during winter months and outside during the summer
- Monthly foot spa day in conjunction with a sharing circle
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
Advance registration required
Transportation Program - Must call a minimum of 24 hours ahead to make arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all people 40 years of age and older with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous individuals with physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly
Transportation Program - Must be a client of the program * Priority given for medical appointments
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