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Program: Life Long Care Program

Organizations: Dryden Native Friendship Centre
Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Queen St - Administration
Description of Services: Provides community-based, culturally appropriate services to urban Indigenous elderly, physically disabled or chronically ill individuals to promote independent living and an improved quality of life
Indigenous Support
Provides clients with:
  • information and referral services
  • advocacy translations
  • assistance with filling out forms and applications
  • assistance with accessing services from mainstream organizations
  • Provides transportation on an as needed basis to events at the Centre, appointments at the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
Congregate Dining
  • Organizes a twice-monthly luncheon
  • Provides story telling, activities and refreshments for program participants
  • Provides transportation for attendees
Friendly Visiting
Arranges visits from support worker in individual's home or long term care facility
Security Checks
Provides isolated individuals with regular contact (by telephone or in-person visit) to determine that the client is not in crisis

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Urban Indigenous individuals who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill and/or have special needs
Application: Call for information
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-223-4180 ext 2223
Email: LLC@dnfconline.org
Website: www.dnfconline.org/life-long-care-support-program
Address: 74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4
Location: Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

 
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