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Program:
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Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Life Long Care Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-1903 Ext 222
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-619-9519
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Fax:
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807-737-3399
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Address:
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PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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52 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
- Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri: 9 am-5 pm
Activities: contact Coordinator for times
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Service Description:
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Provides culturally appropriate and holistic long term support services and programs
Adult Day Program- Provides afternoons for socialization every Friday
- 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
Friendly Visiting- Arranges weekly visits from support worker in individual's home
- Provides emotional and physical support such as grocery shopping
Security Checks- Makes weekly calls to clients' homes to check on them and to determine pending appointments
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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires advance registration and Intake assessment
Transportation Program: Must call at least 24 hours ahead to make arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals who are disabled, chronically ill or have special needs
- Open to individuals 40 years of age and older with a focus on urban Indigenous individuals and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Nipissing–Temiskaming, Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141567
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