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Address:
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1045 3rd Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 5W6
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Map
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Executives:
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Jennifer Linklater - Executive Director
execdir.m.wik@bmts.com
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Service Description:
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Assists urban Aboriginal clients to live independently and provides services for the frail elderly, and clients who are chronically ill or live with physical disabilities
Services are provided with an emphasis on traditional Aboriginal concepts and cultural beliefs and include:
- transportation to medical appointments and social programs
- friendly visiting at the client's home, long term care homes, and at social and cultural events
- telephone security checks
- congregate dining
- support services such as information and referral, advocacy, medical escorts, translation services, assistance with filling out forms and applications
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Application:
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Varies by program, call for details
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Urban Aboriginal clients of any age who are disabled, chronically ill, frail elderly or require acute/chronic care
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Languages:
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English * Cree * Iroquois * Ojibwa
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Language Notes:
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Anishinaabe: English ; Ojibway - Programs ; If Ojibway is required, the Centre will do their best to accommodate
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