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Program:	Community Connections Program
Organizations:	Dryden Native Friendship Centre Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Queen St - Administration
Phone Numbers:	1-888-838-3632
Email:	ccp@dnfconline.org
Website:	www.dnfconline.org/community-connections-program
Address:	74 Queen St Dryden, ON P8N 1A4
Location:	Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave
Accessibility:	Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description:	Provides services and support for Indigenous individuals to promote integrated response, independent living, community participation and improved quality of life Works in partnership with the Patricia Region Senior Services Inc Friendly Visiting/Security Checks Arranges visits and phone calls from staff/volunteers in individual's home on a regular basis Provides emotional, social and well-being support for the individual Scheduled Van Service Provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping, bill paying, attendance to social/cultural activities and to life enrichment events Offers the transportation for surrounding communities from Wabigoon to Eagle River one day per week; rest of week services are for Dryden clients Charges a nominal fee based on one-ways and additional stops
Fees:	Minimal fees for scheduled transportation ; None for other services
Application:	Requires Intake and assessment process Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance Contact Community Connections Coordinator
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Indigenous individuals including elderly, frail, physically disabled and chronically ill people
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 1-14-2026
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