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Program:
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Next Generation Coalition (The) - Atikokan - Northwestern Health Unit - Community Partners Coalition
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Phone Numbers:
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807-597-6871
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Fax:
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807-597-5217
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Address:
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c/o c/o Eva Shields
PO Box 1317 c/o Next Generation
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street
Address:
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115 Main St
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located in the Voyageur Mall at the Northwestern Health Unit, back entrance
- Closest intersection is at Main St and Gorrie St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Chelsea Thorson - Public Health Nurse and Committee Chair
807-597-6871 Ext 812 * cthorson@nwhu.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Focus on the health and welfare of children and families through community partnerships
Coordinates the following services and programs:- Free lending program for snowshoes, life jackets and personal floating devices (available at NWHU, children and adult sizes)
- Make and Take Program
- Supervises a hands-on cooking class once a month
- Teaches young mothers how to prepare a simple nutritious meal
- Offers each of the participants the prepared food item and recipe to take home
- Provides child care during the class
- Safe Kids Week
- Service and Health Fairs
- Welcome Baby Bags (distributed by NWHU)
- Transportation Voucher Program provides vouchers to patrons in need, at a cost of $2 for either a one-way or return trip to attend programs and/or appointments
- Car Seat Program includes referrals to other community/agencies regarding car seat regulations and/or inspections for existing car seats and may include the cost of a car seat purchase for families with identified need
- Advocacy
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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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Families with children 6 years of age and younger
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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1/19/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140411
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