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Rehabilitative Care in Central East
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Centre-Est
Program: Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations: Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council
Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Métis Council
Description of Services: Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
  • Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:
  • Advocacy and support
  • Emergency supplies for child's basic needs (diapers, formula, baby food and milk)
  • Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
  • Home visits pre-birth to prepare family for new arrival
  • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
Also offers:
  • Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
  • Hosts cultural events
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Métis families with children under 6 years of age

  • Pre/postnatal women
Application:
  • Intake assessment required

  • Home visitation requires advance arrangements
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-223-4535 ext 302
Email: nwmetis@drytel.net
Website: www.metisnation.org/
Address: 34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3
Map
Location:
  • Located at King St beside Wilsons Business Solutions Store
  • Closest intersection is at King St and Earl Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - by appointment only
Contacts: Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 Ext 310; Fax 807-223-8083

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