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Program:
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Couchiching First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-3228
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-581-0249
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Fax:
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807-274-1515
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Address:
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c/o Administration Centre
PO Box RMB 2027 RR 2
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3
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Street
Address:
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107 Hwy 11 Administration Centre
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Community is located off Hwy 11 on SW shore of Rainy Lake, approx 2 mi E of Fort Frances
- Main reserve is Couchiching 16A with a land area of 24.8 sq miles; second reserve is Agency 1 which is shared with 3 other First Nations
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Venus Bruyere - Intake and Clerical
807-274-8846
Lucille Morrisseau - Ontario Works Administrator
807-274-8832
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Service Description:
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Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs
Benefits are determined based on need and may include:
- basic dental care
- diabetic supplies
- eyeglasses
- hearing aids
- prescription drugs
- surgical supplies and dressings
- transportation for medical appointments
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Individuals can apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Couchiching First Nation 16-65 years of age and living on-reserve
Individuals and families who:
- were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months,
- are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
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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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4/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142156
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