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Program:
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Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre - Community Wellness Worker
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Phone Numbers:
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807-485-2541
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Fax:
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807-485-2461
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Address:
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c/o c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
PO Box 640 c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N9
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Street
Address:
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140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Community Health Centre located at Main St
- Situated near the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Dorothy Whitefish - Community Wellness Worker
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Service Description:
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Supports reduction or prevention of family and community violence- Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for family violence
- Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to develop a plan of action for identified concerns
- Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and treatment centres
- Offers Indigenous culture-based healing, self-help processes for anger management, and positive self-image development; alternative discipline methods and positive relationships
- Organizes and facilitates community events in schools, powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevention of family violence
- Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based violence awareness
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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 Lac La Croix First Nation and their children who are experiencing family violence or struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibwe, upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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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=147088
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