Advocacy and care coordination in Thunder Bay, Ontario
NorWest CHC - Thunder Bay - Outreach Supports
Offered by NorWest Community Health Centres
In short
Light case management done through a peer support lens with a focus on giving assistance navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.
- Hours
- Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Who it is for
- Those without the ability to travel to the clinic or attend traditional appointments
- What it helps with
- Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Clothes and basic things, Medical care, Somewhere to wash, Help with drinking or drugs, A way to get there, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Making my own choices, A fresh start, Someone who has been through it
- Where
- 525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6
- How to reach
- Contact through NorWest Community Health Centres: (807) 622-8235 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
What We Do: We go out into the community and offer education on: harm reduction kits, naloxone as well as the physical supplies in partnership with TBDHU From 830-430 you can attend NWCHC and receive assistance on food access, clothing, access to shelter, and access to health education or assistance navigating healthcare systems. Light case management done through a peer support lens with a focus on giving assistance navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. Support our more vulnerable clients by physically connecting them to the resources they prescribe and can provide check-ins and assistance with transportation to appointments. Directly connect people to provide options to essentials such as food and hygiene products. In depth case management/system navigation options with our Community, overdose Capacity building project utilizing a referral partnership with EMS. Collaborate with Registered Nurses at NWCHC to offer mobile wound care while checking in on site with vulnerable persons. Advocacy and assistance to persons facing barriers in the health or social systems, while assisting people who have been denied traditional supports. Education and support to Thunder Bay businesses interested in learning about harm reduction while providing education sessions to local public schools and other entities.
Who can use it?
Those without the ability to travel to the clinic or attend traditional appointments
When is it open?
NorWest CHC - Thunder Bay - Outreach Supports is open Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (807) 622-8235, or use the website.
Listed in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6
525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6Thunder Bay, Ontario
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