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Program:	Site 2 - Training and Conference Centre - Akwe:Go Special Supports
Organizations:	Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre - Site 1 - Head Office
Phone Numbers:	807-727-3000
Toll-Free:	1-877-886-8988
Fax:	807-727-3790
Email:	friends@rlifc.ca
Website:	rlifc.ca/
Address:	c/o c/o Alternative Education PO Box 244 c/o Alternative Education Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0
Street Address:	114 Forestry Rd Red Lake
Location:	Located at Forestry Rd near the Kinsmen Beach on shore of Red Lake Closest intersection is at Forestry Rd and Sunset Rd
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts:	Gina Cessford - Specialized Support Worker 807-727-3000 Ext 22 * akwegosupport@rlifc.ca
Service Description:	Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices Provides overall assessment of needs Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver) Provides customized programs based on identified needs Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs Focuses on the following: Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours Health and physical development Program participants are offered the following: Assistance with homework Afterschool, evening and weekend activities
Fees:	None
Application:	Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Off-reserve at-risk Indigenous children 7-12 years of age who may have been diagnosed with developmental difficulties such as Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 11-28-2024
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