Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples - Northern

Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples - Northern

Community-led health programs and services for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities in Ontario include 10 Aboriginal Health Access Centres, which are Indigenous community-led, primary health care organizations. They provide a combination of traditional healing, primary care, cultural programs, health promotion programs, community development initiatives, and social support services to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in both rural, northern and urban locations.

French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

French Language Services		View all services
These services are located outside of Northern, but provide service to Northern.
	Canada. Health Canada - Indigenous Services Canada - Indigenous Health English ; French French programs offered * French publications and website
	Canada. Health Canada - Indigenous Services Canada - Indigenous Health - Ontario Office - Non-Insured Health Benefits English ; French French programs offered * French publications and website
	Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Toronto English ; French
	Hope for Wellness Help Line English ; French ; Cree ; Inuktitut ; Ojibwa Counselling available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktut upon request
	Indigenous Services Canada English ; French French reception, programs, publications, and website
	Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario - Indigenous Tobacco Program English ; French French programs offered

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