Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, Life Long Care Program

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

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Record #: PET0774

Last Modified: 07 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2024

Description (Service)

Life Long Care Program supports Indigenous individuals as an Indigenous specific service.

Promotes improved quality of life and living for Indigenous people living with a disability, chronic illness, and/or frail elderly
Promotes holistic health and well-being in support of a healthy senior lifestyle
Information on local and regional health, wellness and long-term care support service agencies

Support services include:

Social dining and recreational opportunities
Transportation (medical, banking, pharmacy)
Home visits
Personal support worker services
Security checks
Indigenous support (ie assistance with NIHB, assistance in completing forms; advocacy with housing, etc)

This is an In and Out-of-home Service

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Indigenous people living with a disability, chronic illness, and/or are frail elderly. Age not specified
Application	Both Self-referral and Health Care or Social Services Professional Referral Possible. Contact for information
Languages	English
Fees	Fees do not apply

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	580 Cameron St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 3Z5 View MapQuest Map
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - East entrance is fully accessible * may require assistance with the West entrance door; Elevators, unknown

Office Phone	705-775-0387
E-Mail	admin@nogofc.ca
Website	www.nogofc.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogoFC X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Nogojiwanong_FC
Primary Contact	Melinda Taylor, Life Long Care Worker
Alternate Contact	Ashley Safar, Executive Director; Phone: ext 231