Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office - Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Organizations:	Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office

Description of Services:	Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home Provides information on the stages of pregnancy Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance) Program participants are provided with: 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


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age Indigenous children at-risk

Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing


Phone Numbers:	807-488-5602

Toll-Free:	1-888-238-0102

Fax:	807-488-5942


Email:	health@naongashiing.ca

Website:	www.bigisland.ca/health-department

Address:	PO Box 335 RR 1 Morson, ON P0W 1J0

Street Address:	AON Administration Building Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation

Location:	Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621 Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla

Hours:	Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm Health and Wellness: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm

Contacts:	Program Coordinator 807-488-5603 * recreation@naongashiing.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/3/2025

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