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Program:
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United Native Friendship Centre - Children's Mental Health Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-8541
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Fax:
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807-274-4110
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Address:
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PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street
Address:
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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
- Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
- Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Susan Ledger - Children's Mental Health Worker
807-274-8541 * childmentalhealth@unfc.org
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Service Description:
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Addresses child and youth mental health and addiction issues by promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy alternatives
- Offers services and programs in an effort to decrease youth involvement in gang activity, violence and drug and alcohol abuse
- Provides culturally based supports to reduce family violence
- Provides individual and family referrals to other service providers
Services and programs offered:
- Indigenous programs such as Kiizhay Anishinaabe (I Am a Kind Man)
- Community and cultural events
- Fitness and recreational activities
- Traditional healing circles
- Peer counselling
- Public education on alcohol and drug abuse, gang activity and violence
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Children 7-15 years of age and their families
- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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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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5/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141981
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