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Program:
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Fort Frances Site - Safe Bed Program
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Address:
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Box 446
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M8
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Street Address:
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612 Portage Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families
Operates a voluntary, short-term residential program to support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or an addictions crisisStabilizes the individual and provides referrals to community agencies for longer term recoveryServices provided include the following:- Crisis support and counselling
- Basic living needs such as food, clothing and personal care items
- Daily living skills such as cooking, housekeeping and personal hygiene
- Advocacy, referrals and connections to community services
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Application:
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- Referrals accepted from police (OPP or Treaty Three Police Service), a mobile crisis team or a hospital/police team
- Length of stay is up to a maximum of 30 days
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis and
- Are unable to remain in the current living situation
- Must be an individual who can be safely supported in the community and not at risk of harming themselves or others and
- Is medically stable and agrees to voluntarily participate in the program
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