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Community Wellness Worker Program

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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889 Ext 7
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last update: Jun 1, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population
Métis individuals affected by family violence and/or health concerns

Fees
None

Languages
English

Accessibility
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Accessibility Note
Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Description of Services:
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Promotes healthy lifestyles through culturally based programs and healing
  • Aims to reduce family violence
Provides assistance for individuals to identify areas of concern and to develop action plans to address concerns through the following:
  • Sharing of appropriate information with related health and social agencies and providing referrals
  • Crisis intervention education and workshops
  • Illness prevention and wellness planning, information and education
  • Traditional sharing circles
  • Community outreach education to promote cultural awareness
Also provides:
  • Assistance with completing forms of any kind
  • Accessing existing programs and services
  • Peer counselling for any identified concerns
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