Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Life Long Care Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Life Long Care Program

Organizations:	Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Description of Services:	Provides culturally appropriate and holistic long term support services and programs Adult Day Program Provides afternoons for socialization every Friday Teaches various craft making sessions with focus on traditional Native crafts Offers movie videos and card games Congregate Dining Provides a weekly luncheon consisting of full course meal, dessert and coffee Offers craft making and time of socialization Friendly Visiting Arranges weekly visits from support worker in individual's home Provides emotional and physical support such as grocery shopping Security Checks Makes weekly calls to clients' homes to check on them and to determine pending appointments Transportation Program Provides transportation on an as-needed basis to all events at the Centre, the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals who are disabled, chronically ill or have special needs Open to individuals 40 years of age and older with a focus on urban Indigenous individuals and their families

Application:	Requires advance registration and Intake assessment Transportation Program: Must call at least 24 hours ahead to make arrangements

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-737-1903 Ext 222

Toll-Free:	1-800-619-9519

Fax:	807-737-3399


Email:	reception@ngfc.net

Website:	www.ngfc.net/services/life-long-care-program/

Address:	PO Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8

Street Address:	52 King St Sioux Lookout

Location:	Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave

Hours:	Mon-Fri: 9 am-5 pm Activities: contact Coordinator for times

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