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Program: Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Organizations: Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council
Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Administration
Description of Services: Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
  • Offers group and individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:
  • Free milk coupons
  • Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
  • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
  • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
Also offers:
  • Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
  • Hosts cultural events

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Métis families with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Pre/postnatal women
Application:
  • Intake assessment required

  • Home visitation requires advance arrangements
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 613-798-1488
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
Email: tbaymetiscouncil@gmail.com
Website: www.mnotbay.com/
Address: 226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
Location:
  • Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
  • Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
  • Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/22/2025

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