Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre - Thunder Bay Courthouse - Indigenous Peer Support Program

Program:

Thunder Bay Courthouse - Indigenous Peer Support Program

Organization:

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
Thunder Bay - Cumberland St N - Indigenous Friendship Centre

Phone Numbers:

807-345-5840 Ext 9034

Toll-Free:

1-855-345-5840

Fax:

807-344-8945

Email:

info@tbifc.ca

Website:

tbifc.ca/program/indigenous-peer-support-program/

Address:

401 Cumberland St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4P7

Street Address:

125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay

Location:

Located on Brodie St N near Miles St E in the Consolidated Courthouse

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Fully Accessible - Accessibility Site Coordinator: 807-626-7041

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Service Description:

Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Indigenous peoples residing in or migrating to the city

Provides a network of support and mentorship for urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders

Coordinates mentorship as individuals exit incarceration, especially with regards to mental health or addiction concerns

Assists in navigating the justice system and complying with conditions

Provides access to cultural activities

Assists in reducing harm associated with behaviours

Recruits Indigenous mentors

Fees:

None

Application:

Referrals are from probation and parole services

Eligibility / Target Population:

Urban Indigenous adults under community supervision orders

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Thunder Bay