Mississauga First Nation
Health Services
The overall mandate of the Health & Social Services Unit is the continuity and integration of health care and social support services, focusing on consistent efforts to enable individuals and families to prevent illnesses and injuries and to manage or improve their own/families health and well-being.
The Mississauga First Nation Health & Social Services Unit is a community based department within the Mississauga First Nation located east of Blind River, Ontario. The Unit offers health promotion and prevention of health problems, health intervention, mental health as well as social support services.
Health intervention services are provided by visiting North Shore Tribal Council health practitioners and independent health practitioners.
The Health & Social Services Unit maintains a standard of community member’s privacy and trust. All regulated health professionals are licensed by their respective regulating bodies and bound by the Regulated Health Professions Act which clearly defines confidentially around client information and record keeping/client charts. All other Health & Social Services employees are bound by a signed Oath of Confidentiality which defines confidentiality and around the required types of program and client information and identifies action for any breaches.
CULTURE & WELLNESS
- To provide one-on-one counseling.
- To act as a referral service to other health and social service providers.
- Provide professional Mental Health Service in a wholistic manner.
- To be a referral, liaison/support and advocacy service for Mississauga First Nation members on issues relating to conflict management, addictions, grief and community crisis.
- To provide child, youth, adult, individual, family or group therapy as appropriate.
FAMILIES
Community Support Services Worker
- To plan and implement Prevention Programs, within the context of educational/recreational /physical activities that will enhance self-esteem, family bonding and community pride for Mississauga First Nation members.
- To act as a community support service system that assists families in emergency situations.
- To sponsor events or activities that promote family bonding, enhancement of self-esteem and community pride.
- To implement programs that assist families in emergency situations. ie. food bank, budgeting, food preparation on a budget.
- To implement some of the events/activities after hours or on weekends, at times, in order to encourage optimum community participation. ie. National Day of the Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month Events, Family Swim.
Kelly Daybutch
705-356-1621 ext. 2242
Family Resource Coordinator
- The Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program is a prevention & intervention strategy for families with children aged 0-6 years.
- The Canada’s Prenatal Nutrition Program is achieved through meeting three core elements: nutrition screening, counseling and education, including, maternal nourishment with lastly breastfeeding education, promotion and support.
- The Maternal Child Health Program supporting pregnant First Nation women and their families with infants and young children, who reside on the First Nation, helping them reach their fullest developmental and lifetime potential.
- To assist and work with children experiencing delays of development and enhance parenting skills to promote healthy child development in the home or in programming.
- To provide activities planned, with the focus on prenatal and post-natal care.
- To deliver community-based activities to First Nation women and their children assisting them to gain knowledge and support through culturally based programming which can be easily adapted to.
Stephanie Boyer
705-356-1621 ext. 2254
Life Skills Coach
“It brings me great gratitude and thanks that I am able to assist you in achieving your goals in moving forward in a positive and loving environment. This is a new program for Mississauga First Nation members, community members, youth and our elderly in accepting and becoming more independently aware of their personal future needs. Life is everyday changing and I’m with you on this new journey to accomplish your goals. Chi-Miigwetch”
- Assists families to identify needs and provide access to various resources and other programs that will reduce stress and improve the client's life and overall well-being.
- Provides One on One support and guidance to our youth, elders and members of the Mississauga First Nation, who may be struggling with life barriers and issues that affect their lives
- Referrals to other support services in a professional and confidential manner.
Nanette Boyer
705-356-1621 ext. 2240
Band Representative
- To represent the Mississauga First Nation’s interest in child protection proceedings or hearing, as a party to Child Welfare proceedings, that involves one or more children, who is/are a band member(s) or who is entitled to have band membership with Mississauga First Nation.
- To report disposition of cases to Chief & Council and/or their designate and to assess and appeal decisions, as directed by Chief & Council.
- To have consult with First Nation’s legal counsel as required.
- To participate in meetings with the CAS on the specifics of each case and to have consultations with Chief & Council
- Preparing for presentation at court by developing a plan of care and filing and serving court documents.
- To work with other Mississauga First Nation service providers in case planning activities.
Laurie Jacques
705-356-1621 ext. 2243
IN MOTION FITNESS CENTRE
Mississaugi First Nation Community Sports Complex was built in 2008 and later given the name In Motion Fitness Centre. This modern, fully functional complex is equipped with a gymnasium. Its purpose is to house all indoor sporting events as well as social events and can hold up to 532 persons. The Conference room is perfect for business meetings, conferences or club meetings and can hold up to 60 persons. Our Fitness Centre is a friendly environment and with membership it includes access to fitness room and sauna rooms. Programs held within the Mississaugi First Nation Sports Complex which may include yoga, tai chi, dance fit classes, muscles in motion, walking group, boot camps and many more are available to members.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am to 430pm & Friday 9am – 4pm Early & Extended times available with membership.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Community Support Services Worker
- To plan and implement Prevention Programs, within the context of educational/recreational /physical activities that will enhance self-esteem, family bonding and community pride for Mississauga First Nation members.
- To act as a community support service system that assists families in emergency situations.
- To sponsor events or activities that promote family bonding, enhancement of self-esteem and community pride.
- To implement programs that assist families in emergency situations. ie. food bank, budgeting, food preparation on a budget.
- To implement some of the events/activities after hours or on weekends, at times, in order to encourage optimum community participation. ie. National Day of the Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month Events, Family Swim.
Community Wellness Coordinator
- To provide one-on-one counseling.
- To act as a referral service to other health and social service providers.
- Provide professional Mental Health Service in a wholistic manner.
- To be a referral, liaison/support and advocacy service for Mississauga First Nation members on issues relating to conflict management, addictions, grief and community crisis.
- To provide child, youth, adult, individual, family or group therapy as appropriate.
Social Services Manager
- The Assistant Director is responsible to assist the Health & Social Services Director in the development and management of all administrative and finance, personnel and service delivery functions of Social Services. In the absence of the Director, the Manager acts as the resource person to the Unit.
- Administrative and Finance Support
- Service Delivery Monitoring
- Personnel Oversight
- Program Development
Band Representative
- To represent the Mississauga First Nation’s interest in child protection proceedings or hearing, as a party to Child Welfare proceedings, that involves one or more children, who is/are a band member(s) or who is entitled to have band membership with Mississauga First Nation.
- To report disposition of cases to Chief & Council and/or their designate and to assess and appeal decisions, as directed by Chief & Council.
- To have consult with First Nation’s legal counsel as required.
- To participate in meetings with the CAS on the specifics of each case and to have consultations with Chief & Council
- Preparing for presentation at court by developing a plan of care and filing and serving court documents.
- To work with other Mississauga First Nation service providers in case planning activities.
Youth Coordinator
- To provide Mississauga First Nation youth (5-18 yrs) with the opportunity to participate in social, cultural, educational and recreational activities.
- To plan and implement youth workshops on various topics and issues such as: youth wellness, fitness, health careers, STD’s, relationship, leadership, etc.
- To plan and implement social, recreational, cultural and educational programs creating identity.
- To plan and implement the summer day camp program: to promote the importance of summer safety for the health & wellness of Mississauga First Nation youth (5-12 yrs) by providing cultural, educational and recreational programs with activities in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Family Resource Coordinator
- The Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program is a prevention & intervention strategy for families with children aged 0-6 years.
- The Canada’s Prenatal Nutrition Program is achieved through meeting three core elements: nutrition screening, counseling and education, including, maternal nourishment with lastly breastfeeding education, promotion and support.
- The Maternal Child Health Program supporting pregnant First Nation women and their families with infants and young children, who reside on the First Nation, helping them reach their fullest developmental and lifetime potential.
- To assist and work with children experiencing delays of development and enhance parenting skills to promote healthy child development in the home or in programming.
- To provide activities planned, with the focus on prenatal and post-natal care.
- To deliver community-based activities to First Nation women and their children assisting them to gain knowledge and support through culturally based programming which can be easily adapted to.
RED PINE LODGE
he Mississauga First Nation Home and Community Care Program provides caregiver services to First Nation Community Members who are elderly, disabled or terminally ill and who cannot manage without the confidential and caring support of the Home and Community Care Workers. The goal of the Home and Community Program is to keep our clients safely in their own homes for as long as possible.
Services Provided:
- Adult Day Services
- Meals on Wheels Mondays and Fridays at a fee of $20/month
- Home Help/Homemaking
- Personal Support Services
- Occupational and Physiotherapy Services
- Maintenance Services
Eligibility Requirement:
All applicants need to be assessed by the Long Term Care Nurse Case Manager and/or the Occupational/Physiotherapist
- Over the age of 50 with an assessed need
- Needs are identified through means testing
- Elderly person in need of support services
- Adults with physical and/or mental disabilities
- Community members of any age who require support services at home for a short period while recovering from hospital
What the program does not do:
- 24hr Care
- Child Care
- Maid Service
- Administer prescribed medication
- Scrub floors on hands and knees
- Personal Banking
- Major Home Renovations
- Provides services when client is not home
- Provide services without an assessed need
MISSISSAUGI WOMEN'S SHELTER - APO-WAY-A-IN WIGAMIN
Mississauga Women's Shelter will provide a safe home for all women and their children, in any crisis situation; will educate families on the issues and impacts of the cycle of violence; and will promote healthy lifestyle.
Our Vision
"All families will live a safe, healthy and non-violent lifestyle"
EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICE
Mississauga Women’s Shelter offers a 10 bed emergency shelter service. The shelter is located in Mississauga First Nation, but the service is offered to any women and her children within the Algoma District. Emergency transportation can be arranged for women and their children who need to come to the shelter. In addition to safe, confidential accommodation, we also provide food and basic necessities, laundry facilities, private bedrooms, children’s play areas, and some storage area. Public education on the issues and impacts of violence against women and children
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICE
The Transitional Housing & Support Worker provides assistance with:
- Locating and maintaining safe housing
- Safety planning
- Information about rights
- Referrals
- Advocacy
- Accompaniment to appointments
- Ongoing emotional support
CRISIS TELEPHONE SERVICE 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE SUPPORT LINE
This toll free support line is available anywhere in the 705 area code. You may remain anonymous if you choose. The staff at Mississauga Women’s Shelter provides emotional support, information and referrals to any woman who calls in. The TOLL FREE NUMBER IS 1-800-461-2232
WHO CAN USE THE SERVICE & HOW CAN YOU REACH US?
This service is available to any woman 16 years of age and over, including her children, who:
- Fears for her safety or the safety of her children
- Has been physically, emotionally, sexually, financially or psychologically abused
- Is in a housing crisis
- Is a survivor of sexual assault or abuse
- Finds herself in need of emergency shelter
- Needs information, support or referrals
To access the service, women may be referred or may call themselves at 1-800-461-2232. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Source: https://www.mississaugi.com/health--social-services.html
Sports Complex Assistant
Assist in enforcing rules and regulations of recreational facility and to assist in maintaining discipline and ensure safety of customers.
Debaakinagewin Coordinator
Mississauga First Nation is developing a Debaakinagewin Circle, a group of community who will utilize Anishinaabe principles of justice to make decisions about criminal diversion, administrative appeals, governance, and conduct mediation.
Data Management Technician
Under the direction of the Lands and Resources Manager and the Infrastructure Director, the Lands and Resources/ Data Management Technician will provide technical expertise in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Management support services (i.e. data entry, editing, manipulation and quality control), information product generation (including maps, queries, geo-processing, tabular summaries and reports), to Mississauga First Nation.
Community Wellness Coordinator
Provide effective programming client-based services related to family violence to assist clients in peer counselling, accessing services, advocacy, crisis intervention and referrals to engage community and staff.
Receptionist Secretary
Receive all incoming telephone calls and visits in person and to direct all inquiries and persons appropriately and with courtesy.
Family Preservation Worker
Provide support, education and encouragement to families in order to facilitate positive parent-child relationships, stimulate child development and promote healthy lifestyles.