Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Drop-In and Events

Program:	Drop-In and Events

Organizations:	Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Care Services

Phone Numbers:	807-577-6166

Toll-Free:	1-800-461-3153

Teletype:	807-577-6166

Fax:	807-577-6119


Website:	www.ilrctbay.com/

Address:	212 Miles St E Suite 103 Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1J6

Location:	Located on Miles St E in the S ward of Thunder Bay Closest intersection is at Miles St E and May St N Situated in the former Catholic School Board building across from CBC Thunder Bay near Paterson Park

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Fully Accessible - front entrance is off Miles St and includes a set of stairs and wheelchair ramp; front entrance door is locked to the public - use separate doorbell located on right-hand side of building; doorbell is attached to the door frame above the door fob on the left side of the intercom with the label "ILRC", and "ILRC" is written in Braille above the doorbell. After using the doorbell, it will shine a blue light, and an ILRC Thunder Bay staff member will greet you and welcome you into the building.

Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Drop-in: Mon, Thu 1:30 pm-3 pm Events will vary throughout the month; call or follow on social media to stay up-to-date

Contacts:	Caro Whipp - Program Facilitator - Outreach 807-577-6166 Ext 3 * caro@ilrctbay.ca Jennie Gibbons - Executive Director 807-577-6166 Ext 1 * jennie@ilrctbay.ca

Service Description:	Drop-In activities take place in the Community Resource Hub and are designed to help build peer connections Includes: access to community resources, printer, computers, puzzles, colouring, fidget toys, snacks and more weekly self-directed programming: craft club, board games, trivia and educational workshops Note: the Community Resource Hub is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible bathroom available to participants. If accommodations are needed, let staff know. There is naloxone and a sharps disposal bin on-site, as well as first aid kits

Fees:	None

Application:	Pre-registration may be required for some events; drop-in is open participation - check Instagram or Facebook for monthly calendar

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals aged 16 years of age or older, with any self-disclosed disability A support person must accompany participants requiring any kind of routine assistance

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 11-25-2024

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