McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Brighter Futures Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Brighter Futures Program

Organizations:	McDowell Lake First Nation McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office

Description of Services:	Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living Program participants are provided access to: Emergency food, if required Facilitated parenting groups Free clothing exchange Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival Indoor playground Prenatal food supplements Prenatal nutrition groups Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of McDowell Lake First Nation Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-735-1381 Ext 1308

Toll-Free:	1-800-387-3740

Fax:	807-727-9494


Address:	c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0

Street Address:	146 Howey St Unit 202 Red Lake

Location:	Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca Barbara Hambleton - Administrative Director Cell 431-357-0357 * barb.hambleton@mlfn.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/27/2025

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