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Culturally safe care
It’s important that you have access to care that meets your needs. Holistic, culturally sensitive, quality, and accessible care is available to ensure that you are supported.
Last updated on March 10, 2022.
Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services
Offers a variety of services to members of a First Nation community or the urban population of Sault Ste. Marie belonging to the North Shore Tribal Council who are 55+ or chronically disabled.
123 March St.
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie Indian Friendship Centre
Provides community-based culturally appropriate services to Urban Indigenous, including:
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Companionship
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Transportation
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Care coordination
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Recreation and group exercise
111 Huron St.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5P9
Métis Nation of Ontario
Post-fall care available to self-identified Métis individuals, including:
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Care coordination
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Companionship and friendly visiting
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Caregiver respite
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Transportation
26 Queen St E
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A1YC
Batchewana First Nation
Post-fall support available to members of Batchewana First Nation, including:
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Funding for assistive devices
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Care coordination
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Caregiver respite
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Help with daily living
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Transportation
1-855-816-9590 or 705-254-7827
Health Centre, 210 A Gran St.
Batchewana First Nation
Garden River First Nation
Post-fall support available for members of Garden River First Nation, including:
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Funding for assistive devices
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Care coordination
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Caregiver respite
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Help with everyday activities
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Transportation
23 Shingwauk St
Garden River First Nation
Additional services in Algoma:
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can help if you want to talk, are distressed, have strong emotional reactions, or are triggered by painful memories. Available for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
1-855-242-3310
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