Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Life Long Care Program

Application

Requires advance registration and Intake assessment

Transportation Program: Must call at least 24 hours ahead to make arrangements

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals who are disabled, chronically ill or have special needs
Open to individuals 40 years of age and older with a focus on urban Indigenous individuals and their families

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Description of Services:

Provides culturally appropriate and holistic long term support services and programs
Adult Day Program

Provides afternoons for socialization every Friday
Teaches various craft making sessions with focus on traditional Native crafts
Offers movie videos and card games

Congregate Dining

Provides a weekly luncheon consisting of full course meal, dessert and coffee
Offers craft making and time of socialization

Friendly Visiting

Arranges weekly visits from support worker in individual's home
Provides emotional and physical support such as grocery shopping

Security Checks

Makes weekly calls to clients' homes to check on them and to determine pending appointments

Transportation Program

Provides transportation on an as-needed basis to all events at the Centre, the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping