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Program:
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Fort William First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-9543
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-892-8687
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Fax:
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807-622-4765
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Address:
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90 Anemki Dr Suite 200
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation near the base of Mount McKay
- Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
- Fort William Reserve is located on W shore of Lake Superior, south of and adjacent
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Not Accessible; Parking -- Accessible with designated parking space; Washroom -- Not Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Shannon Crews - Social Services Manager
807-622-6791 Ext 261 * ShannonC@fwfn.com
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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 Fort William First Nation 16-65 years of age
Individuals and families who:
- were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or
- 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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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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7/24/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=157761
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