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Programme:
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Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Numéros de téléphone:
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613-798-1488
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Sans frais:
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1-800-263-4889
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Adresse
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Point géographique:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibilité:
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Partially Accessible
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Description des services:
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Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant health and well-being with a focus on the following three areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:- Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
- Healthy snacks and meal information
- Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:- Education on prenatal nutrition
- Understanding food labels
- Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
- Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
- Individual counselling by nutritionists
Breastfeeding Program includes:- Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Support groups
- Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
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Frais:
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None; Fee assistance available for Transportation: Bus passes available to adults attending programs
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Contact office to enroll in the program
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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- Métis, First Nation or Inuit women who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants under 12 months of age
- Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
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Langues:
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English
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Zone desservie:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Dernière mise à jour:
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5/22/2025
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=141143
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