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Program:	Life Long Care Program
Organizations:	Ne Chee Friendship Centre Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office
Phone Numbers:	807-468-5440 ext 228
Fax:	807-468-5340
Email:	lifelongcare@nechee.org
Website:	www.nechee.org/lifelong-care-programme
Address:	326 2nd St S Kenora, ON P9N 1G5
Location:	Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm Call or check online calendar for events
Contacts:	Carolyn - Lifelong Care Program 807-407-1443
Service Description:	Provides culturally appropriate and holistic support services and programs for people with physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly Programs and services can include the following: Afternoons for socialization, congregate meals and activities such as Native crafts Deliveries to clients' homes of items such as prescriptions and groceries Accompaniment to appointments and errands Assistance with various tasks such as letter writing and completing forms and documents Weekly friendly visits from support worker in individual's home upon request and calls to clients' homes to check on them and to determine pending appointments Transportation on an as needed basis to all events at the Centre, the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping Transportation for out of town specialist appointments when no other arrangements are available Provision of bus passes and taxi fare and arrangements when required Group walking program at the recreation centre, indoors during winter months and outside during the summer Monthly foot spa day in conjunction with a sharing circle
Fees:	None
Application:	Intake assessment required Advance registration required Transportation Program - Must call a minimum of 24 hours ahead to make arrangements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all people 40 years of age and older with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous individuals with physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly Transportation Program - Must be a client of the program * Priority given for medical appointments
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-30-2025
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