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Program: Crisis Intervention  
Organization: Weechi It Te Win Family Services
Phone Numbers: 1-800-465-2911
Crisis: 807-274-3201
After Hours: 807-274-3201
Fax: 807-274-8435
Email: laurie.rose@weechi.ca
Website: www.weechi.ca
Address:
PO Box 812
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
Street Address:
1455 Idylwild Dr Nanicost Building
Fort Frances
 
Location:
  • Functions as the main office located in the Nanicost Building at Idylwild Dr
  • Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd just off Hwy 11
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm


Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Anthony Andrusco - Clinical Services Coordinator
807-274-3201 Ext 2415 * anthony.andrusco@weechi.ca
Service Description: Provides an alternative Native child welfare program which is administered by each of the Rainy Lake Tribal Area First Nations communities

Provides mobile crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence
  • Provides immediate on site intervention or telephone assistance
  • Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
  • Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
  • Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
  • Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
  • Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services

Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Must be a member of any of the 9 First Nations communities in the Rainy Lake Tribal Region either on/off-reserve
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, 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, Rainy River First Nations, and Seine River First Nation  
See Also: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Mental Health Crisis Lines

This information was last completely updated on January 2, 2025

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