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Program:
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Métis Nation of Ontario - Sunset Country Métis Council - Community Wellness Worker Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-1386 Ext 2
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-263-4889 Ext 7
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Fax:
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807-274-9773
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Address:
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426 Victoria Ave PO Box 403
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2C3
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Street
Address:
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426 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located on Victoria Ave near the Shoppers Drug Mart
- Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave N near Church St
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Nicole Pentney - Community Wellness Coordinator
Cell 807-276-0603 * nicolep@metisnation.org
Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 ext 310 * shelleyg@metisnation.org
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Service Description:
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Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
- Promotes healthy lifestyles through culturally based programs and healing
- Aims to reduce family violence
Provides assistance for individuals to identify areas of concern and to develop action plans to address concerns through the following:
- Sharing of appropriate information with related health and social agencies and providing referrals
- Crisis intervention education and workshops
- Illness prevention and wellness planning, information and education
- Traditional sharing circles
- Community outreach education to promote cultural awareness
Also provides:
- Assistance with completing forms of any kind
- Accessing existing programs and services
- Peer counselling for any identified concerns
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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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Métis individuals affected by family violence and/or health concerns
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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5/23/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=171849
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