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Aboriginal Life Long Care Support Program - Thunder
Bay Indian Friendship Centre
401 N. Cumberland St.
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4P7
Phone: (807) 345-5840
Website: www.tbifc.com |
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Aboriginal Life Long Care Program ensures the development
and provision of culturally appropriate community support
services and/or ensures access to professional support services.
There is particular focus on the needs of Aboriginal seniors,
the disabled and the chronically ill with special needs. Transportation
for medical appointments can be arranged for a chronically
ill patient.
Anishnawbe Mushkiki
29 Royston Court
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4Y7
Phone: (807) 343-4843
Website: www.anishnawbe-mushkiki.org
Anishnawbe Mushkiki serves all Aboriginal people throughout
their lifecycle. They provide several clinical services including
the screening and monitoring of chronic illnesses and referral
services to specialists. They have a Breast Health Coordinator
dedicated to the promotion of breast health and prevention
of breast cancer. They also have individual and group counseling.
Traditional services include traditional teachings and ceremonies,
access to traditional healers and elders, support and counseling
from a traditional perspective and monthly healing circles.
Please call for more information.
Métis Nation of Ontario Health Services
The Métis Nation of Ontario Health Services Program
provides services, information and support to Métis
people and their families. Services include: transportation,
friendly visiting, caregiver support, security checks and
Aboriginal support services.
Patients can call the office directly.
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