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Program:
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Métis Family Wellbeing Program
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Address:
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621 Lakeview Dr Unit 4
Kenora, ON
P9N 3P6
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Location:
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- Located at Lakeview Dr in Norman at the strip mall next to Subway
- Closest intersection is at Lakeview Dr and A St W
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Not Accessible ; Front door is accessible from ground level
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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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- Works to reduce family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
- Focus is on providing direct one-on-one client services and educational resources and family wellness planning
Services provided can include but are not limited to the following:- Assistance in navigating the community support system
- Assisting children and youth to foster self-identity and to develop life skills
- Court-related supports
- Empowering parents to be their children's best advocates
- Ensuring families have their basic needs met
- Guidance for building healthy relationships and raising awareness of personal safety issues
- Peer support for youth involved in justice and correction issues
- Referrals for employment and training programs
- Supports for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed violence
- Supports for Métis youth to stay in school
- Support in case meetings and conferencing
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Focus is on Métis children, youth and their families but open to clients and participants who do not have MNO citizenship or Métis descent
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