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Program:
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Métis Family Wellbeing Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Atikokan Métis Council
PO Box 2384 Atikokan Métis Council
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street Address:
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100 Main St E
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located on Main St in the former TD Bank building, next door to the Bargain Store
- Closest intersection is at Main St and O'Brien 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 about programs and services available through the Métis Nation of Ontario
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch- Developed as a new program aimed at supporting healthy and whole Métis families
- 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:- After school safe places and homework clubs
- 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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