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Program:
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Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Community Support Services Program
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Phone Numbers:
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-263-4889
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Address:
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Location:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch- Provides information, advocacy and support to assist individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible
- Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family
Community Support Services offered include:- Caregiver support
- Case management
- Friendly visiting
- Service arrangement and coordination
- Transportation for medical appointments within Thunder Bay and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
- Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Transportation arrangements must be booked 24 hours in advance; cancellation as soon as possible appreciated
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Focus is on frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals trying to overcome barriers in accessing care such as low income, geographic isolation, language or disability issues or
- Self-identified Métis persons of any age who require care in order to remain in their homes
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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5/22/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140955
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