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Program:
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Riverside Health Care - Fort Frances - Nelson House Transitional Housing
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-9100
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Crisis:
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1-866-888-8988
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After Hours:
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807-274-2606 Ext 1
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Fax:
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807-274-0894
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Address:
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110 Victoria Ave c/o Nelson House
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2B7
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Street
Address:
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209 Armit Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Armit Ave one block North of La Verendrye Hospital
- Closest intersection is at Armit Ave and Nelson St
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Thu 10 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides transitional housing and support for individuals living with a mental health issue and requiring temporary accommodationsOffers accommodations in a group living setting consisting of a single dwelling with common kitchen, living room, bathroom and individual bedroomsProvides the following services:- Advocacy
- Client-centred goal planning
- House meetings
- Integration assistance when re-entering society
- Linking to other services and supports
- Medication management
- Recreation, social and life skills
- Service coordination
- Supportive counselling
- Symptoms management
Crisis Stabilization Unit- Works in partnership with Kenora Rainy River Crisis Response Services to offer a stabilization unit for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
- Provides shared accommodations
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Fees:
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Service - Per diem rates for Transitional Program; No fees for Crisis Stabilization Unit
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Application:
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- Referrals accepted from any source; referral form available on website
- Intake assessment required
- Maximum length of stay is 12 months
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 18 years of age and older diagnosed with mental health issues and who:
- do not have the supports to function daily
- require advocacy
- agree to live cooperatively with others
- agree to follow house rules
- meet the selection criteria
Crisis Stabilization Unit: Individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing a mental health crisis and are requiring short term crisis stabilization
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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7/28/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141969
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