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Métis Family Wellbeing Program
426 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
Fort Frances
807-274-1386 Ext 1
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889 Ext 7
Fax: 807-274-1801
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last Updated: May 23, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Intake assessment required
Eligibility / Target Population
Focus is on Métis children, youth and their families but open to clients and participants who do not have MNO citizenship or Métis descent
Fees
None
Contacts
Amber Vanasse - Métis Family Wellbeing Coordinator
Cell 807-355-3785 * amberv@metisnation.org
Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 ext 310 * shelleyg@metisnation.org
Cell 807-355-3785 * amberv@metisnation.org
Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 ext 310 * shelleyg@metisnation.org
Languages
English
Accessibility
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
- Developed as a new program aimed at supporting healthy and whole Métis families
- Works to reduce family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
- Focus is on providing direct one-on-one client services and educational resources and family wellness planning
- After school safe places and homework clubs
- Assistance in navigating the community support system
- Assisting children and youth to foster self-identity and to develop life skills
- Court-related supports
- Empowering parents to be their children's best advocates
- Ensuring families have their basic needs met
- Guidance for building healthy relationships and raising awareness of personal safety issues
- Peer support for youth involved in justice and correction issues
- Referrals for employment and training programs
- Supports for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed violence
- Supports for Métis youth to stay in school
- Support in case meetings and conferencing
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Last Updated: May 23, 2025: Suggest an edit
