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Program: Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge  
Organization: Ka Na Chi Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-623-5577
Toll-Free: 1-888-863-1560
Crisis: 1-888-340-3003
Fax: 807-789-9803
Email: intake@kanachihih.ca
Website: wakenagun.org/our-program/
Address:
100 Anemki Dr Suite 102
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1A5
Street Address:
5310 Hwy 101 W
Timmins
 
Location:
  • Located in Timmins just off of Hwy 101 W
  • Closest intersection is Hwy 101 W and Waferboard Rd
  • Hours: Residence Services: Mon-Sun, 24 hours


    Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
    Public Contacts: Kisha Kakegamic - Office Assistant
    807-623-5577 Ext 8510
    Angela Carter - Chief Executive Officer
    Service Description:
    Operates three residential treatment centres for First Nations people with polysubstance use and mental health challenges
    1. Ka Na Chi Hih Healing Lodge
    2. Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge
    3. Pelican High Peak Family Healing Lodge


  • Operates a culturally-focused voluntary residential treatment program with a capacity for 6 First Nations youth who struggle with polysubstance use and/or mental health challenges
  • Program includes Pre-Treatment, Intake, Residential Stay and Aftercare Services
  • Duration of residential stay is 7 weeks
  • Provides a holistic program using both traditional and contemporary models of treatment to help individuals deal from their substance use and mental health challenges
  • Accepts male, female and two-spirited clients on a rotating intake, regardless of gender identity

  • Fees: None
    Application: Email or call to learn more information about our intake process.
    Eligibility / Target Population: Potential clients must:

    • Be Canadian First Nations youthl between 12-17 years of age

    • Be medically stable

    • Not use the program as an alternative to incarceration or probation

    • Have a voluntary commitment to the healing process

    • Be willing to participate in a traditional/spiritual approach to the healing process

    • Not exhibit a progressive history of violent behaviour
    Languages: English * Cree * Ojibwe
    Area Served:
    Attawapiskat First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Constance Lake First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, and Fort Albany First Nation  
    See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
    Community Mental Health Programs
    Mental Health for Indigenous Peoples

    This information was last completely updated on February 26, 2025

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