Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
The goal of community safety and well-being planning is to achieve sustainable communities where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate, and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income and social and cultural expression. The success of society is linked to the well-being of each and every individual.
Health & Safety Care Providers
Quality and accessible health care and social services are provided in the community through partnerships with Wawa’s leading care providers.
The Dubreuilville Nursing Station is staffed with a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, Monday through Friday. In addition, there are monthly visits made by physicians.
The Ontario Provincial Police and the Algoma District Services Administration Board provide police and paramedic services to the community and the Township of Dubreuilville is proud to have a fully staffed volunteer fire department.
Most services are provided in both official languages. A complete list is as follows:
For further information regarding any of the listed services, please contact us at 705-884-2340, Extension 121, or send an email to lblanchette@dubreuilville.ca.
Algoma District Paramedics (ADSAB - Algoma District Services Administration Board)
Paramedic Services
Provides on-scene medical intervention and transportation to the Lady Dunn Health Centre
Dial 911 or 1-888-326-3133
Algoma Family Services
- Youth & Family Counselling
- Child Youth Mental Health
705-945-5050 or 1 800-461-2237
https://algomafamilyservices.ca/
Algoma Public Health
- Vaccine Program
- Healthy Babies/ Healthy Children Sexual Health Program
- Hearing Screening for Newborns
- Infectious disease surveillance
18 Ganley Street, Wawa, Ontario
705-856-7208 or 1-888-211-8074
Alzheimer's Society Of Algoma District
Information, resources, education, support and counselling.
37 Broadway Ave., Wawa, Ontario
705-856-0000
Canadian Mental Health Association Algoma
Provides mental health & addiction services for people of all ages and their families.
Staff located in Wawa, Ontario. Managed from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Appointments can be made ahead of time.
Crisis Line 1-800-721-0077
Canadian Red Cross
Meals on Wheels
Located in Wawa but provides services in Dubreuilville.
https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community
Call 1-800-465-6551.
Centre Victoria pour femmes
Provides support to Francophone women facing various forms of violence.
Chadwic Home
CHADWIC Home provides free temporary emergency shelter and support services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week for women who have or are experiencing abuse and violence.
1-800-461-2242
Crisis text line: 705-806-5445
Children’s Aid Society of Algoma
Child Protection
31 Algoma Street, Wawa
705-856-2960 or 1-888-414-3571
https://www.algomacas.org/
Community Living Algoma
Dental Hygiene Clinic Emma Desgagne, RDH, Independent Dental Hygienist
Dental exams, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, mouth guard fabrication and teeth whitening, referrals to dentists.
Dubreuilville Medical Centre
Call (705) 852-1202 for an appointment
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Connecting Child Welfare, Health Services, and Mental Health & Addictions Around Individual, Family & Community Needs
Nurse at MFN Health Centre Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 4:00
Call 1-855-623-8511
Dubreuilville Fire Department
Responds to physical emergencies, particularly community fires.
DIAL 911
or 705-884-2340 Ext. 132
firechief@dubreuilville.ca
Dubreuilville Food Bank
The food bank provides grocery vouchers to individuals and families in need to help them access food.
This is not ongoing financial support, but a temporary help for immediate needs.
Township of Dubreuilville
705-884-2340
Dubreuilville Health Centre
Provides primary care (One nurse practitioner and one registered nurse).
Home and Community Care Support Services North East
Provides in home or school support including such things as; personal care, wound care, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietician support, physiotherapy.
Self or health professional referrals.
Office in Wawa, Ontario
Managed from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Call 310-2222 (English) or 310-2272 (French) or 1-800-668-7705
Lady Dunn Health Centre
- Acute care and long-term care Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory services
- Emergency services
- Physiotherapy
- Dietician/diabetes counselling
- Oncology support
17 Government Rd, Wawa, Ontario
705-856-2335
March of Dimes
Michipicoten First Nation - Health and Social Services
Assists in obtaining medical care and benefits, facilitates health promotion and prevention programs, supports individuals and families experiencing personal challenges, and advocates for children and families engaged with child welfare agencies.
107 Hiawatha Drive, Michipicoten First Nation
(705) 856-1993
North Algoma Counseling Service (LDHC)
Offers counselling services addressing personal concerns, including social adjustment, emotional difficulties, anxiety, decision-making, relationship issues, feelings of loneliness, depression, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills.
Contact 705-856-2335 and ask for North Algoma Counselling Services
https://www.ldhc.com/Programs-Services/North-Algoma-Counselling-Services
North East Mental Wellness & Crisis Service
Provides 24-hr rapid mental health services to individuals, families and communities who are being impacted by a crisis situation.
Based out of Pic River First Nation
1-866-209-9582 for 24-hour crisis response
Northern Chiropractic Clinic
Chiropractic and massage therapist rehabilitation treatments for sports injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, work related injuries and injuries related to day to day living.
Call (705) 856-4321 for an appointment
https://www.northernchiro.ca/ Located in Wawa, Ontario
FYI DOCTORS
Eye care needs including vision conditions/corrections and eye disease diagnosis. Digital retinal screening, Essilor Visioffice, visual field testing, refractive surgery.
Call 705-856-2345 for an appointment or book online https://fyidoctors.com/pages/book-an-appointment
In Wawa on Wednesday and Thursday
Located in Wawa, Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police
Provides general law enforcement.
Superior East Region
Emergency services call 911
Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN)
Making access to care better, faster and more convenient.
Virtual care helps people access the care they need when and where they need it. We work with our partners to find better value for Ontario’s publicly funded health care system.
Service available upon referral.
Ontario Works (ADSAB)
Provides social assistance.
Office located in Wawa, Ontario. Managed out of Thessalon, Ontario.
Individuals may call 705-856-2303 to set up an appointment
Sault & Area Hospital - Mobile Crisis Team
The Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) of Sault Area Hospital, in partnership with police services, provides immediate support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The team conducts assessments and facilitates appropriate referrals in collaboration with uniformed officers and nursing staff.
Crisis Services staff handle calls during daytime hours, can assess via OTN as needed.
Mobile Crisis team on call in Wawa, Ontario
Crisis Services
Crisis line 1-800-721-0077
Available 24/7
Screen for Life Coach
A mobile cancer screening bus that delivers breast, cervical and colon cancer screening services.
Annually
https://tbrhsc.net/programs-services/regional-cancer-care/information-for-patients-and-families/cancer-screening/screen-for-life/ Call 1-800-461-7031
Superior Children's Centre
Offers French language day care with a wide variety of programs.
705-884-1496 Dubreuilville, Ontario
705-856-2178 Wawa, Ontario
Wawa & Area Victim Services
Provides immediate assistance to victims of crime and tragic circumstance 24/7/365
31 Algoma St, Wawa, Ontario
Wawa Dental Centre
Provides dental diagnostics, denture therapy, endodontics, preventive care, restorative care, periodontics, surgery.
Call 705-856-2804 for an appointment or book online at https://www.wawafamilydental.com/
Wawa, Ontario
Wawa Family Health Team
Provides primary care with physicians, nurse practitioners, with access to a dietician, and pharmacist.
17 Government Rd, Wawa, Ontario
Call 705-856-1313 for an appointment or book online at https://www.wawafamilyhealthteam.com/