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Address:
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PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street Address:
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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
- Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
- Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Provides culturally appropriate and holistic long term support services and programsOffers a weekly visiting session at Rainycrest Long-Term CareAdult Day Program- Provides afternoons for socialization
- Teaches various craft making sessions with focus on traditional Native crafts
- Offers movie videos and card games
Congregate Dining- Provides a weekly luncheon consisting of full course meal, dessert and coffee
- Offers craft making and time of socialization
- Provides transportation for attendees
Friendly Visiting- Arranges weekly visits from support worker in individual's home
- Provides emotional and physical support such as light housekeeping as required
Transportation Program- Provides transportation on an as needed basis to all events at the Centre, the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
- Arranges transportation for out of town specialist appointments when no other arrangements are available
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Application:
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Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form
Transportation Program: Must call ahead to make arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 50 years of age and older
- Individuals who are disabled, chronically ill and have special needs
- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
Transportation Program: Priority given for medical appointments
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