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Program:
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Community Wellness Worker Program
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Address:
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426 Victoria Ave PO Box 403
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2C3
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Street Address:
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426 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located on Victoria Ave near the Shoppers Drug Mart
- Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave N near Church St
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Addresses the needs of Métis peoples by providing information and administering programs and services available through the Métis Nation of Ontario
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
- Promotes healthy lifestyles through culturally based programs and healing
- Aims to reduce family violence
Provides assistance for individuals to identify areas of concern and to develop action plans to address concerns through the following:
- Sharing of appropriate information with related health and social agencies and providing referrals
- Crisis intervention education and workshops
- Illness prevention and wellness planning, information and education
- Traditional sharing circles
- Community outreach education to promote cultural awareness
Also provides:
- Assistance with completing forms of any kind
- Accessing existing programs and services
- Peer counselling for any identified concerns
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Métis individuals affected by family violence and/or health concerns
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