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Program:
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Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - EarlyON and Family Well-Being Centre - Health and Social Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-344-3055
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Fax:
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807-344-7034
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Address:
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215 Van Norman St EarlyON Centre
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4B6
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Location:
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- Located on Van Norman St in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Van Norman St and Court St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Tashia Smith-Ennis - Manager of Health
807-344-3055 Ext 239 * tsmithennis@bnafn.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members
- Collaborates with community partners to provide access to health care services and support
- Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops
- Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Immunization, Sexual Health, Smoking Cessation and Communicable Diseases
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
- Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
- Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
- Advocacy and support on behalf of individual with other health professionals
- Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care
- Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
- Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
Coordinates events for members including:
- Adult and Children's Christmas parties
- Father's Day dinners
- Mother's Day luncheons
- Summer Picnics
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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5/7/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140349
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