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Address:
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74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
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Service Description:
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Administers programs and services focused on improving the quality of life for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Provides community-based, culturally appropriate services to urban Indigenous elderly, physically disabled or chronically ill individuals to promote independent living and an improved quality of life
Indigenous Support
Provides clients with:- information and referral services
- advocacy translations
- assistance with filling out forms and applications
- assistance with accessing services from mainstream organizations
- Provides transportation on an as needed basis to events at the Centre, appointments at the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
Congregate Dining- Organizes a twice-monthly luncheon
- Provides story telling, activities and refreshments for program participants
- Provides transportation for attendees
Friendly Visiting
Arranges visits from support worker in individual's home or long term care facility
Security Checks
Provides isolated individuals with regular contact (by telephone or in-person visit) to determine that the client is not in crisis
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Urban Indigenous individuals who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill and/or have special needs
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Area Served:
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Wabigoon, Dryden, and Kenora
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