Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Community Connections Program

Program:	Community Connections Program

Organizations:	Dryden Native Friendship Centre Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-223-7433

Toll-Free:	1-888-838-3632


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-Tue 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm

Contacts:	Community Connections Coordinator 807-223-7433 Ext 2242 * ccp@dnfconline.org

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: 12-9-2024

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