Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Administration - Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Community Connections Program

Scheduled transportation:

Wabigoon area: available on Mondays; circuit run consists of predetermined stops in Dryden for a fee of $2.50 one-way and $1.00 for each additional stop
Eagle River area: available on Tuesdays; circuit run consists of predetermined stops in Dryden for a fee of $2.50 one-way and $1.00 for each additional stop
Dryden residents: available on Fridays; circuit run consists of predetermined stops in Dryden for a fee of $1.00 one-way and $1.00 for each additional stop

Program:

Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Community Connections Program

Organization:

Dryden Native Friendship Centre
Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Administration

Phone Numbers:

807-223-7433

Toll-Free:

1-888-838-3632

Website:

www.dnfconline.org/community-connections-program

Address:

74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4

Location:

Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar

Hours:

Mon-Tue 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm

Public Contacts:

Community Connections Coordinator
807-223-7433 Ext 2242 * ccp@dnfconline.org

Service Description:

Provides services and support for Indigenous individuals to promote integrated response, independent living, community participation and improved quality of life

Works in partnership with the Patricia Region Senior Services Inc

Friendly Visiting/Security Checks

Arranges visits and phone calls from staff/volunteers in individual's home on a regular basis
Provides emotional, social and well-being support for the individual

Scheduled Van Service

Provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping, bill paying, attendance to social/cultural activities and to life enrichment events
Offers the transportation for surrounding communities from Wabigoon to Eagle River one day per week; rest of week services are for Dryden clients
Charges a nominal fee based on one-ways and additional stops

Fees:

Minimal fees for scheduled transportation ; None for other services

Application:

Requires Intake and assessment process
Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance
Contact Community Connections Coordinator

Eligibility / Target Population:

Indigenous individuals including elderly, frail, physically disabled and chronically ill people

Languages:

English

Area Served:

District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern