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Program: Developmental Services - Transitional Youth Program
Organizations: Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Administrative Office
Phone Numbers: 807-737-4797
Toll-Free: 1-855-885-8824
Fax: 807-737-4467
Email: info@slfnha.com
Website: www.slfnha.com
Address: c/o c/o Health Programs
42 King St c/o Developmental Services
Sioux Lookout
P8T 1B8
Street
Address:
42 King St
Sioux Lookout
Location:
  • Serves as the site for MMW (Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinaatesijigan Wichiiwewin) /Transitions Program and Developmental Services
  • Located at King St next to the Sioux Lookout Sexual Assault Centre
  • Closest intersection is at King St a
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Contacts: Susan Chapman - Developmental Disabilities/Telemedicine Supervisor
807-737-4797 Ext 204 * schapman@slfnha.com
Service Description: Coordinates the delivery of health care services to the Anishinabe people across the Sioux Lookout region

  • Provides support to youth with developmental disabilities to create a life plan for the transition to life after graduating from high school
  • Assists with various applications such as housing, passport, special services and Ontario Disability Support Pension (ODSP)
  • Advocates on behalf of the family and individual
  • Offers guidance and support for:
    • Community resources
    • Education and learning opportunities
    • Employment and training opportunities
    • Recreation and leisure
    • Volunteer experiences
    Fees: None
    Application: Completed intake assessment required with Transition Facilitator
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: First Nation individuals 16-24 years of age, identified with a developmental disability and living in any of the First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout district

    Individual must:

    • Agree to program by choice

    • Have an identified developmental disability

    • Be leaving school or have been out no more than 2 years

    • Not be receiving accommodation support by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

    • Have little or no daytime activities appropriate for their strength and need

    • Agree to participate in a planning process, along with family and interested persons, to identify outcomes to be achieved and supported
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 4-11-2025


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