Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Rehabilitative Care Alliance

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Program:	Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services

Description of Services:	Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home Provides information on the stages of pregnancy Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance) Program participants are provided with: Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance Referrals to other programs and services

Requirements
Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age Indigenous children at-risk

Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570

Fax:	807-479-2505


Website:	neskantaga.com/

Address:	c/o c/o Health Centre PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre Lansdowne House, ON P0T 1Z0

Street Address:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre Neskantaga First Nation	Map

Location:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation Serves as the health clinic and social services office

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Contacts:	Rebecca Sakanee - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator 807-479-2530 * rebecca.sakanee2020@gmail.com Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director 807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com

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