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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers

Program:	Community Support Services
Organizations:	Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Métis Council
Phone Numbers:	807-223-4535
Email:	nwmetis@drytel.net
Website:	www.metisnation.org/
Address:	34B King St Dryden, ON P8N 1B3
Location:	Located at King St beside Wilsons Business Solutions Store Closest intersection is at King St and Earl Ave
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
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 * shelleyg@metisnation.org
Service Description:	Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch Provides information, advocacy and support to assist frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals with care needs to remain in their homes as long as possible Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family Community Support Services offered: Caregiver support Case management Friendly visiting Service arrangement and coordination Transportation for medical appointments within Dryden and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone
Fees:	None
Application:	Intake assessment required Transportation arrangements must be booked 24 hours in advance; cancellation as soon as possible appreciated
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Focus is on frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals trying to overcome barriers in accessing care such as low income, geographic isolation, language or disability issues or Any local, self-identified Métis resident and their family who require long-term care services can access the program
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 5-23-2025
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