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Program:
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Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Rocky Bay Child and Family Services - Satellite Office - Family Support Worker
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Phone Numbers:
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807-475-4703
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Fax:
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807-475-9297
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Address:
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1046 Memorial Ave Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A3
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Location:
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- Located at Memorial Ave in the S ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Memorial Ave and Harbour Expressway
- Situated next to the CIBC Bank and across the street from Mongo's Grill
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sep-Jun
Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Jul-Aug
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Public Contacts:
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Lily Lindstrom - Administrative Assistant, Thunder Bay llindstrom@rbcfs.ca Tara Gal - CFS Manager, Thunder Bay tgal@rbcfs.ca
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Service Description:
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Supports reduction and prevention of family and community violence- Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for family violence
- Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to develop a plan of action for identified concerns
- Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and treatment centres
- Offers Indigenous culture-based healing, self-help processes for anger management, and positive self-image development; alternative discipline methods and positive relationships
- Organizes and facilitates community events in schools, powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevention of family violence
- Hosts monthly programs, workshops, promotions, and prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based violence awareness
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation) and their children, both on/off reserve who are experiencing family violence or struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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8/7/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=219710
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