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Program:
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Fort William First Nation - Health Centre - Family Support Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-622-8802
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Fax:
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807-623-8312
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Address:
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90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
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Location:
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- Serves as the community Health Centre located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation
- Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
- Situated near the Dilico building
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair 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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Terry Bannon - Family Support Worker
807-622-8802 Ext 265 * TerryBannon@fwfn.com
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Service Description:
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Delivers child care and protection services, and family support services to community membersAdministers protection services in collaboration with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, a mandated Native Child Welfare Agency in Thunder BayPartners with community police officers and local nursing staff to identify and support troubled familiesFamily support services include:- Intake
- Referrals
- Assessments
- Planning
- Advocacy
- Support
Prevention Services- Teaches parenting skills and assisting children through difficult times
- Develops and administers healthy social and recreational programs for families
- Hosts community forums to address issues such as youth struggling with problematic substance use, inadequate housing, schooling problems and after school activities
- Organizes elders meetings that address traditional child rearing methods
- Provides information sessions about understanding substance dependency and resulting family violence, and overcoming oppression by understanding cultural realities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Fort William First Nation
- Children younger than 18 years of age in need of care and their families
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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=157783
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