Program: Weechi It Te Win Family Services - Children's Mental Health Program
Organization: Weechi It Te Win Family Services
Phone Numbers: 807-274-3201
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-2911
After Hours: 807-274-3201
Fax: 807-274-8435
Email: laurie.rose@weechi.ca
Website: www.weechi.ca
Address:
PO Box 812
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
Street
Address
:
1455 Idylwild Dr Nanicost Building
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Functions as the main office located in the Nanicost Building at Idylwild Dr
  • Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd just off Hwy 11
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


After Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30 pm-8:30 am, Sat-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Anthony Andrusco - Clinical Services Coordinator
807-274-3201 Ext 2415 * anthony.andrusco@weechi.ca

Service Description: Provides clinical support and treatment services for children's mental health issues and behavioral, emotional and social difficulties
Offers specialized programming in the following areas:
  • Bullying
  • Child development
  • Domestic violence intervention
  • Personal safety
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual abuse prevention
  • Suicide prevention and intervention
Methods of treatment can include:
  • Behaviour management
  • Counselling (individual and group)
  • Grief recovery programs
  • Play therapy
  • Positive parenting



Fees: None
Application: Intake assessment required
Eligibility / Target Population: Must be a member of any of the 9 First Nations communities in the Rainy Lake Tribal Region either on/off-reserve




Psychological services can be accessed by:

  • Children 18 years of age and younger in care and their families

  • Children and families receiving child welfare services

  • Children and careworkers at Giizhikaandag Healing Centre

  • Community Care teams
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, upon request
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Last Updated: 1/2/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142067

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