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Program: Home and Community Care Program  
Organization: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Band Office
Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre - Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-229-1836
Fax: 807-229-3367
Website: www.picriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PicRiv...
Address:
c/o c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
PO Box 215 c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
Street Address:
11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
 
Location:
  • Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre is located at Lynx Rd in the community of Heron Bay on Biigtinging Nishnaabeg reserve land
  • Situated across from the Children and Family Learning Centre (Day Care)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Vanessa Nabigon - Home and Community Care Program Coordinator
807-229-1836 Ext 605
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Unaffiliated
  • Political Territorial Organization: Anishinabek Nation, Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)
  • Robinson-Superior Treaty


Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members to allow them to remain in their own homes

Coordinates the following services:
  • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
  • Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable
  • Home care nursing duties
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • Basic foot care
  • Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite for family members and caregivers
  • Help with light outdoor/yardwork

Fees: None
Application: Requires assessment and registration
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg who are ill, disabled or elderly (65 years of age and over) and require assistance to remain in their own home
Languages: English
Area Served:
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg  
See Also: Home Help and Homemaking
Home Maintenance and Repair
In-Home Nursing
In-Home Personal Support

This information was last completely updated on October 11, 2024

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