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Life Long Care Program

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1045 3rd Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 5W6
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519-371-1147 ext 27
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Fax: 519-371-6181
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Last Updated: Jan 24, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Varies by program, call for details

Eligibility / Target Population

Urban Aboriginal clients of any age who are disabled, chronically ill, frail elderly or require acute/chronic care

Fees

Free

Executives

Jennifer Linklater - Executive Director
execdir.m.wik@bmts.com

Contacts

Margaret Yawney - Life Long Care Coordinator
519-371-1147 ext 229
Ronat John - Life Long Care Coordinator
519-371-1147 ext 230

Languages

English ; Cree ; Iroquois ; Ojibwa

Language Notes

Anishinaabe: English ; Ojibway - Programs ; If Ojibway is required, the Centre will do their best to accommodate

Area Served

Owen Sound and area

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Stair lift

Description of Services

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
Last Updated: Jan 24, 2023: Suggest an edit
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