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Clinic fax: 807-274-3855

Program: Mental Health Program  
Organization: Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-274-3131
Fax: 833-479-0721
Email: info@gizhac.com
Website: www.gizhac.com
Address:
Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street Address:
1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
 
Location:
  • Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
  • Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: James Woods - Mental Health Worker
jwoods@gizhac.com
Service Description: Provides a primary health care clinic and outreach programs for Indigenous individuals and families

  • Provides mental health services with emphasis on a holistic approach
  • Provides support, counselling and accompaniment to hospital for individuals at risk of suicide
  • Holds community and school presentations on suicide prevention
  • Offers individual, family and group counselling for:
    • Family violence and support
    • Grief
    • Parent and child conflicts
    • Peer pressure for teens
    • Problematic substance use
    • Teen violence

    Fees: None
    Application: Requires completed referral/intake form; available at Health Access Centre office
    Eligibility / Target Population: Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served:
    Big Grassy River First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nations, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, and Ojibways of Onigaming  
    See Also: Community Mental Health Programs
    Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
    Mental Health Promotion
    Suicide

    This information was last completely updated on March 24, 2025

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