Mino Ayaa Ta Win means Helping Ourselves Heal
Program: Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services - Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre
Organization: Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-274-2042 ext 6225
Fax: 807-274-9941
Website: www.fftahs.com/matw-residential-treatment
Address:
PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street
Address
:
Fire # 1107 Mishkiki Miikan Rd Hwy 11
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located on Mishkiki Miikan Rd off Hwy 11
  • Situated in Watten Township 10 min E of Fort Frances
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm


Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Jennifer Tkachyk - Administrative Assistant
jtkachyk@fftahs.org

Service Description:
  • Functions as a withdrawal management and problematic alcohol/substance use treatment centre
  • Offers a 28-day land-based program in an eight-bed co-ed residential treatment facility (also offers two detoxification beds)
  • Addresses the needs of an individual's spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being
  • Assists individual to gain an understanding of how abuse, relationship dynamics, problematic alcohol and substance use issues, self-destructive behavior and family violence affects their life
  • Supports individual through a journey of self and includes components such as detoxification, stabilization, introductions to food, exercise, and cultural activities and healing practices
  • Services and programs include but are not limited to:
    • Assessment and treatment planning
    • Medically-supervised detoxification
    • Individual/group counselling
    • Nutrition information and guidance
    • Cultural/recreational activities such as fishing, trapping, snowshoeing, and medicine picking
    • Health services
    • Aftercare planning and follow-up
    • Relapse prevention



    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals

    • Requires intake assessment and a medical form
    Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 18 years of age and older from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal Area struggling with drug and/or alcohol addictions
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
    See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
    Housing for People with Addictions
    Last Updated: 4/3/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=191878

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