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Program:
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Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre - Brighter Futures Program
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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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Margaret Ottertail - Brighter Futures Initiative Worker
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Service Description:
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Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children
- Programs support healthy pregnancies, parenting skills, child development, mental health, injury prevention and family living
Program participants are provided access to:
- Emergency food, if required
- Facilitated parenting groups
- Free clothing exchange
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Indoor playground
- Prenatal food supplements
- Prenatal nutrition groups
Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of the Lac La Croix First Nation
- Expecting parents and families with children 6 years of age and younger
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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=147090
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