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NOTE: Crisis response services available only during regular office hours Mental Health Crisis Counsellors are:
  • Joyce Ottertail, email: jottertail@fftahs.org, phone: 807-274-2042 Ext 4239
  • Jason Mainville, email: jmainville@fftahs.org, phone: 807-274-2042 Ext 4228
  • Stephanie Legree, sracine@fftahs.org, phone: 807-274-2042 Ext 4230


Program: Mobile Crisis Response  
Organization: Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-274-2042
Crisis: 807-271-0212
Fax: 807-274-3211
Email: reception@fftahs.com
Website: www.fftahs.com/mobile-crisis-response
Address:
PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street Address:
601 King's Hwy
Fort Frances
 
Location:
  • Located at King's Hwy across the street from Westend Motors
  • Closest intersection is at King's Hwy and Holmes Ave
  • Serves as the office for Behavioural Health Services
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm


Crisis line: Available during office hours
Public Contacts: Tanya Hughes - Manager of Mental Health Services
807-274-2042 Ext 4241 * thughes@fftahs.org
Service Description: Responsible for providing wholistic health programs and services for Indigenous people in the Rainy River District

  • Offers a mobile crisis response service for Indigenous people
  • Provides a crisis phone line during regular office hours
  • Offers immediate, culturally relevant crisis counselling support
  • Refers callers to additional supports if needed

  • Fees: None
    Application: Call office or cell number or walk-in to 601 King's Hwy location during office hours
    Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 18 years of age and older and/or families from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal Area experiencing mental health issues
    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: Mental Health Crisis Intervention - Mobile
    Mental Health Crisis Lines

    This information was last completely updated on April 3, 2025

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