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Program:
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Community Wellness Worker Program
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Address:
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Map
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Location:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Service Description:
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Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people
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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