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Offer quality services to the Aboriginal individuals residing in an urban environment. Also counselling, health related programs, sports group.

Offers - Wasa-Nabin is a self-development program for Urban Aboriginal at-risk youth (ages 13-18).

The Akwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children's Program aims to improve the quality of life of urban Aboriginal children (ages 7-12 years) through the delivery of appropriate activities and services

The Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living program promotes and supports healthier lifestyles for urban Aboriginal people.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres help parents, caregivers, and children birth to six years find programs and services that build on their strengths and help them navigate the journey. Places where parents and caregivers can start making connections and build relationships that are essential to realizing a child's full potential.

SFLC utilized Mino Bimaadziwin The Good Life teachings to build a framework to support our children and families with our Indigenous culture and inclusive, wholistic program delivery. Everyone is welcome.

This program offers Addictions Treatment and Living without Violence. The Red Path model blends clinical and cultural approaches addressing emotional and social health, offering techniques to cultivate a healthy mind, body and spirit. It is an Aboriginal holistic approach to healing and self-wellness. .

Through a collaborative partnership with local First Nations communities, the hospital has implemented Indigenous Navigation Services to enhance the care experience of Indigenous patients and families.The Indigenous Navigation Services Team assists Indigenous patients, families and caregivers in moving through the hospital system and back to the community in a culturally safe and relevant manner.

The roles of Indigenous Patient Navigator, Indigenous Transition Navigator, and Indigenous Substance Use Care Partner were developed in partnership with members from the three local First Nations - Aamjiwnaang First Nation (Chippewas of Sarnia), Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation) and the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation - and other participants on the regional Indigenous Health Planning Committee.

Band administration office

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Provide Employment counselling and assessment services to assist clients with the skills required to meet current labour market demands. Career planning includes determining further education and training to enhance current skills. Assist clients to obtain and maintain employment goals and careers.

Nurse practitioner provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral, similar to physicians.

• Diagnose illness and injuries
• Perform physical check-ups
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Provide counselling and education
• Provide treatment
• Order procedures
• Refer clients to other health care professionals and specialists
• Prescribe medication.
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD and asthma.
• Treat, transfer and discharge both in-patients and community out-patients from hospital
• Cast fractures and reduce dislocations
• Order blood products and oxygen

This program provides home care and community services for people requiring assistance to continue to live a productive life in the familiar surroundings of their own home and community. The program promotes self-reliance, well-being, and support from family and community.

• In home services - include personal care and home management (light housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation).
• Seniors Program - a variety of programs are offered throughout the year such as drop-ins, craft workshops, shopping and game nights.
• Seniors Congregate Dining - takes place Wed at Community Centre. Free lunch served to community members ages 55 and up.
• Medical Loan Cupboard - A limited amount of medical equipment is available for lending. Availability depends upon community need.

Services available include:

• Art Therapy
• Crisis counselling
• Mental health and addictions case management
• Family violence services, referrals, mental health support
• Support for family members of individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental illness in the family, witness to domestic violence, grief, bullying and abuse
• Addiction assessments, counselling, referrals and group programs
• RedPath Addictions Program and Living Without Violence programs
• Alternative Justice program - facilitates pre-charge diversion through development of client healing plans, has client intakes, referrals, community service arrangements, advocacy and case management
• Counselling for trauma/loss
• Traditional Healing Program

The main focus of these services is to help with medical transportation needs and to help community members navigate Health Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits System.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada's national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention-mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations people and Inuit.



The NIHB Program will provide coverage for a limited range of medically necessary goods and services to registered members. It may repay some or all of the costs incurred when health care programs, products or services are purchased. This includes a range of medical, dental and pharmacy services when they are not covered by provincial or other third party health plans.

Medical Transportation - Services all members of Aamjiwnaang living on-reserve who travel to any location within catchment area * Note that transportation to Dialysis, Cancer Treatments and/or Methadone Maintenance Programs will need to be approved ahead of time. Speak with Health Services Clerk to arrange transportation assitance.

Works with families to promote the development of the child and find ways to deal with the challenges parents face by sharing ideas and giving support.

• Home Visiting Program - uses a family centered model that ensures pregnant women and families with children up to 6 years old on Aamjiwnaang First Nation have access to supports that reflect their values, priorities, strengths, and preferences.
• Breastfeeding Buddies - a Mom-to-Mom Breastfeeding support Program. Trained volunteers are matched with breastfeeding moms.
• Head Start Drop-In - focuses on parent and child interactions for children up to the age of 6 years old (older siblings are welcome to join).
• New Parents group - for expectant parents and parents with children 0-6 months old. Topics are related to new parents to be and parents with newborns. Topics may include: Prenatal Classes, Breastfeeding, Making Moss Bags; Memory Bears; Infant Massage, Baby Moccasins, Baby Food Making, etc.
• Fathers group - activities for fathers, grandfathers and male caregivers with children up to 6 years old. Topics vary. Activities usually include the children.
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder supports - The Health Centre partners with Union of Ontario Indians and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre to provide FASD resources. Supports are available for pregnant women dealing with addictions to alcohol and/or drugs or have a child with FASD

A telemedicine appointment is like a regular medical appointment only the specialist is available on a monitor. Some popular examples include appointments with psychiatrists and dermatologists. Telemedicine provides quicker access, right from the comfort of the Health Centre.

Provides community health services in a holistic and culturally sensitive manner to all band and community members through promotion, prevention, protection and education.

A non-profit native childcare centre.

• Ojibway Language and cultural teaching to all age groups
• pre-kindergarten within the daycare
• full day, half day, part-time (Two days minimum, flex care) flexible hours depending on parents' work schedule
• children with special needs welcome

COVID-19: Office closed to the public. Call to book an appointment

A multi-functional facility which houses Natural Heritage Program, Environmental Program, Research Program, Resource Protection Program, External Projects Program and archival building for land claims, and research. Houses a small display area of artifacts and pictures plus an excellent collection of legal and native history books.

COVID-19 Office closed to the public. Call for appointment.

Administrative office for Band-related issues. Organizes annual July Powwow. Also offers non-profit housing with 1, 2 and 4 bedroom apartments for First Nation band members only.

COVID-19 - A COVID-19 Assessment Centre has opened at the health centre for locally registered community members (Band Members). Tests will be administered by appointment only. You will need your OHIP Card/Status Card. There are no walk-ins. Those experiencing symptoms are asked to call the health centre to inquire about an appointment.

Provides health services for Kettle and Stony Point community members. Programs include: mental health and addictions, child health, health promotion, home and community care and an Assisted Living Facility.

Programming is in response to identified risks and health concerns unique to the community within the context of the many determinants of health including Indigenous social determinants of health. The targeted areas are physical fitness, nutrition, smoking cessation and chronic disease prevention with a strong emphasis on diabetes.

Offers family planning, prenatal classes, new baby assessments, clinic visits, numerous mom and baby and/or toddler programs, parenting classes, immunizations, and support for breast feeding moms, in addition to partnerships with local and external service providers.

Supports the well being of individuals and families through the coordination of professional counseling services, within or outside the community, art and play therapies targeting children and youth, case management services for individuals seeking mental health and/or addictions services in addition to addictions counseling and referral to treatment centres, medical detoxification, medical care and/or methadone programs.

Counselling & referrals to detox and recovery centres; provide prevention education to youth groups at schools plus community information; work with other agencies in the community

Services:

• Drug and Alcohol Prevention
• Newsletter
• Community Workshops and Presentations
• HIV and AIDS Awareness
• Aboriginal Problem Gambling
• Alcohol Harm Reduction Policy

Counseling:

• Individual Support Counseling
• Addictions Counseling

Aftercare and Support:

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Red Path Addictions Program
• White Bison Program
• Aftercare Support Group

Referrals:

• Withdrawal Management
• Treatment Centres
• Healing Lodges
• Follow-up and Aftercare
• Community Resources
• Emergency Shelter (Women & Children)

COVID-19: School Age Programs are open at a limited capacity.

A nursery school program providing full day programs for children, including lunch, daily activities, such as; music, story time, science, and dramatic play. Before and after school programs available Infant and Toddler program available.

This department examines and organizes economic opportunities and training for the community for employment.