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Address:
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PO Box 349
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X4
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Street Address:
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240 Veterans Dr Third Fl, Suite 301
Kenora
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Location:
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- Located at Veterans Drive just N of the Kenora Roundabout
- Within the Seven Generations Education Institute, on the 3rd floor
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides culturally appropriate health and social services to member First Nation communities
Aims to reduces probability of contact with the legal system for those living with a mental illness or addiction
Provides case management services which include:
Illness Stabilization- Intake and needs assessments
- Psychiatric assessments
- Education about mental health and addictions factors
- Referrals to treatment programs
Life Skills- Teaches development of life skills for independence and healthier lifestyle
- Focus is on money management, problem-solving, employment, nutrition and personal care
Building Support Systems- Encourages building family and social supports
- Promotes using community resources and traditional healing methods
- Offers family counseling
- Provides referrals to resources outside community
Restorative Justice- Gives the individual opportunity to take responsibility for their behaviour
- Helps them to understand the impact of their behaviour and to repair the harm done to victims
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Application:
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- Referrals accepted from Police, Crown Attorney, Legal sector including Probation & Parole, Community Service Providers from the 14 First Nations served, Child & Family Services, other Court Diversion programs, members of Addictions/Counselling/Mental Health programs and any concerned parents or community members
- Services are provided locally within each community
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- First Nations individuals aged 12 years and older demonstrating signs of addiction or anti-social behaviours
- Individual does not have to have a criminal record
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Eagle Lake First Nation, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, and Northwest Angle 33 First Nation
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