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Program: Métis Family Wellbeing Program

Organizations: Métis Nation of Ontario - Atikokan Métis Council
Métis Nation of Ontario - Atikokan Métis Council - Métis Council Administration
Description of Services: Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Developed as a new program aimed at supporting healthy and whole Métis families
  • Works to reduce family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
  • Focus is on providing direct one-on-one client services and educational resources and family wellness planning
Services provided can include but are not limited to the following:
  • After school safe places and homework clubs
  • Assistance in navigating the community support system
  • Assisting children and youth to foster self-identity and to develop life skills
  • Court-related supports
  • Empowering parents to be their children's best advocates
  • Ensuring families have their basic needs met
  • Guidance for building healthy relationships and raising awareness of personal safety issues
  • Peer support for youth involved in justice and correction issues
  • Referrals for employment and training programs
  • Supports for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed violence
  • Supports for Métis youth to stay in school
  • Support in case meetings and conferencing

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Focus is on Métis children, youth and their families but open to clients and participants who do not have MNO citizenship or Métis descent
Application: Intake assessment required
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-597-1526
Email: atikokanmetiscouncil@outlook.com
Website: www.metisnation.org
Address: c/o c/o Atikokan Métis Council
PO Box 2384 Atikokan Métis Council
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
Street
Address: 		100 Main St E
Atikokan
Location:
  • Located on Main St in the former TD Bank building, next door to the Bargain Store
  • Closest intersection is at Main St and O'Brien St
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 ext 310 * shelleyg@metisnation.org

 
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