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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0928 | Last Modified: 06 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-688-6484 |
| Fax | 905-688-4033 |
| Website | www.nrnc.ca |
| Primary Contact | Ellene Hill, Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-688-6484 ext 224; Email: llc@nrnc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Stacey Cote, Program Social Worker; Phone: 905-688-6484 ext 247; Email: llcsw@nrnc.ca |
| Primary Executive | Dawn Moughtin, Interim Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@nrnc.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Queenston St and Airport Rd |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19: All face to face services suspended until further notice. * Regular phone and video conference check ins with families who are currently in-service with programs * Service coordination and advocacy supports by phone or video conference * Coffee Chats: Support groups via video conference * Workshops offered through video conference * See Facebook page for updates Provides services and care for people of all ages that have physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly. Provides assistance in the following areas: * Medical transportation services * Medical escorts * Referrals to community services and Friendship Centre programs * Preparing forms and applications * Congregate dining services (includes meal and activity) * Home visits/friendly visits * Security checks (in person or over the phone) * Caregiver Support services (respite and training) * Advocacy with community agencies * Access to cultural activities, traditional foods, ceremonies, Elders and Healers * Assistance with housing issues * Transitioning from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to Old Age Pension * Locating a family doctor * Assist in obtaining medical equipment and supplies |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm |
| Eligibility | Aboriginal elderly, frail, physically disabled or chronically ill individuals |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; Mohawk ; Ojibway |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1974 |
| Funding | Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres |
| Elections | Jun |
| Service Categories | Adult In Home Respite Care ; Caregiver Training ~ Indigenous Communities ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Indigenous Communities ; Escort Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; In Person Reassurance/Monitoring Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Individual Advocacy ~ Indigenous Communities ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ~ Indigenous Communities ; Physician Referrals ~ Indigenous Communities ; Senior Meals ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Indigenous Communities ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ; Traditional Indigenous Healing |
| Print Material | Newsletter: SEQUOYAH |
| Events | Annual Nurturing Our Roots Pow Wow: October 5th, 2019. Montebello Park, St. Catharines, ON |