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Program: Community Support Services

Organizations: Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council
Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Métis Council
Description of Services: Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Provides information, advocacy and support to assist frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals with care needs to remain in their homes as long as possible
  • Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family
Community Support Services offered:
  • Caregiver support
  • Case management
  • Friendly visiting
  • Service arrangement and coordination
  • Transportation for medical appointments within Dryden and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
  • Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Focus is on frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals trying to overcome barriers in accessing care such as low income, geographic isolation, language or disability issues or

  • Any local, self-identified Métis resident and their family who require long-term care services can access the program
Application:
  • Intake assessment required

  • Transportation arrangements must be booked 24 hours in advance; cancellation as soon as possible appreciated
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-223-4535
Email: nwmetis@drytel.net
Website: www.metisnation.org/
Address: 34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3
Location:
  • Located at King St beside Wilsons Business Solutions Store
  • Closest intersection is at King St and Earl Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm -by appointment only
Contacts: Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 Ext 310; Fax 807-223-8083 * shelleyg@metisnation.org

 
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