Long Term Care Program (LTC)

The Metis Nation of Ontario Health Branch facilitates and coordinates effective activities to address the holistic needs of the Métis Nation in Ontario at the provincial, regional and local levels.

Aboriginal health is wholistic, and includes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects of life.

Through this understanding of self, a vision of wellness which balances body, mind and spirit is promoted throughout the healing continuum.

The Long Term Care Program (LTC) provides services, information and support to frail, vulnerable and at risk elderly adults with physical disabilities and those individuals of all ages with care needs in their home. Helping individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible and to share the responsibility of care provided by informal caregivers such as family members is the program's goal...

The MNO has negotiated $1.28 million with the Ministry of Health’s Long Term Care division to deliver Long Term Care services to Ontario Métis people. Our innovative and responsive Long Term Care Program meets expressed needs of Métis. The program takes account of the population’s distribution, the nature of communities and family structures, barriers that poverty creates, geography, cultural differences, and other local factors.

What is Long Term Care?

The Long Term Care Program (LTC) provides services, information and support to frail, vulnerable and at risk elderly adults with physical disabilities and those individuals of all ages with care needs in their home. Helping individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible and to share the responsibility of care provided by informal caregivers such as family members is the goal of the Long Term Care Program.

As well, the program strives to develop a culturally specific component to ensure respect for the all individuals who hold strong ties to their heritage.

Funding for MNO’s Long Term Care program comes from the Ministry of Health’s and Long Term Care.

Services Provided:

• Transportation
  
• Friendly visiting
  
• Caregiver support (includes:)
  • respite
    
  • hospice visiting
    
  • support and counselling
    
  • training,information and education
• Security Check
  
• Aboriginal Support Services

Who Is Eligible for the Program?

Any local, self-identified Métis resident and their family that require long term care services can access the program. The Ministry of Health also has criteria for eligibility.

If for some reason the applicant cannot access available programming, every effort will be made to assist them in finding alternate services.

MNO LTC offices are set up locally to better serve each individual’s needs from a community based perspective.

How To Apply for Services

You can reach the Long Term Care Coordinator at your local council office. They will take you through the intake and assessment process.

Clients are identified through referrals from family members, caregivers, health care professionals (such as your doctor), friends, hospitals, agencies, community organizations or through contact with the client personally.


The Sites Are: (See MNO Health Branch Contact Info for futher information)

Kenora: Kenora Métis Community Council
Dryden: Northwest Métis Council
Fort Frances: Sunset Country Métis Council
Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay Métis Council
Timmins: Timmins Métis Council
North Bay: North Bay Métis Council
Maynooth: Baptiste Lake Métis Council
Georgian Bay: Georgian Bay Métis Council
Toronto: Métis Nation of Ontario Toronto Office
Welland: Welland Métis Council
Windsor: Windsor/Essex Métis Community Council
Sudbury: Sudbury Métis Council
Ottawa: Ottawa Métis Council