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Program: Extended Health Benefits

Organizations: Whitesand First Nation
Whitesand First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services: Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs
Benefits are determined based on need and may include:
  • basic dental care
  • diabetic supplies
  • eyeglasses
  • hearing aids
  • prescription drugs
  • surgical supplies and dressings
  • transportation for medical appointments

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Whitesand First Nation 16-65 years of age


Individuals and families who:

  • were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or

  • are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-583-2671
Fax: 807-583-2513
Address: c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Band Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
Street
Address: 		Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
  • Reserve is directly N of Armstrong, 235 km N of Thunder Bay at end of Hwy 527 which branches off Hwy 11/17
  • Consists of a land base of approximately 2.5 sq km; com
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Amanda Doblej - Ontario Works Administrator
amanda.doblej@whitesandfirstnation.com

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/20/2025

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