Program: Lake of The Woods District Hospital - Morningstar Centre - Managed Alcohol Program
Organization: Lake of The Woods District Hospital
Lake of The Woods District Hospital - Morningstar Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-468-5749
Crisis: 1-866-888-8988
Fax: 807-468-3363
Email: ask@lwdh.on.ca
Website: www.lwdh.on.ca
Address:
6 Matheson St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1T5
Location:
  • Located at Matheson St S behind the Kenora City Hall
  • Closest intersection is at Matheson St S and McClellan Ave
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Morningstar Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Richard Hoppe - Manager, Morningstar Centre
807-468-5749 * rhoppe@lwdh.on.ca

Service Description:
  • Provides provisional housing to individuals who have faced prolonged homelessness and chronic alcohol addiction
  • Works through the provision of moderate amounts of physician prescribed alcohol to participants in residence as a way to address their addiction while helping them to relearn basic skills to reconnect with the community
  • Strives to improve participants quality of life and overall health
  • Services offered include:
    • Assistance with health cards and obtaining social services benefits
    • Mental health and addictions counselling
    • Nutritional support from a dietitian
    • Participation in community activities and opportunities
    • Physician care, on-site
    • Skills training



    Fees: None
    Application: Intake assessment required
    Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 16 years of age and older with severe and chronic problematic alcohol issues
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
    See Also: Addiction Education and Prevention
    Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
    Last Updated: 5/14/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=173381

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