Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Akwe Go Program

Program:	Akwe Go Program

Organizations:	Dryden Native Friendship Centre Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-223-4180

Fax:	807-223-6275


Email:	akwego@dnfconline.org

Website:	www.dnfconline.org/akwe-go

Address:	74 Queen St Dryden, ON P8N 1A4

Location:	Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar

Hours:	Rotating shifts: Week 1: Mon-Fri: 10 am-6 pm * Week 2: Tue-Sat: 12 noon-8 pm

Contacts:	Akwe:Go Coordinator 807-223-4180 ext 2236 * akwego@dnfconline.org

Service Description:	Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices Conducts initial assessment and creates plan for each participant Partners with community and other services/programs to offer best possible supports Services can include but are not limited to: Individual mentoring to address issues of self-esteem, victimization and peer pressure Homework assistance Health and physical development activities Access to traditional activities and cultural education Supports to children and families who may be having difficulties in school and/or in conflict with the law Coping skills, tools and preventative education to children/parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Outreach to Aboriginal children in care Supports for non-Native adoptive and foster parents to access culturally appropriate services

Fees:	None

Application:	Requires: Advance registration Intake assessment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all children 7-12 years of age with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous children

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 12-9-2024

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