Program: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch - Fort Frances Site - Safe Bed Program
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch
Phone Numbers: 807-274-2347
Fax: 807-274-9147
Email: cmha@cmhaff.ca
Website: fortfrances.cmha.ca/
Address:
Box 446
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M8
Street
Address
:
612 Portage Ave
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Karleigh Wright - Safe Bed Lead
807-274-2347 Ext 401 * kwright@cmhaff.ca

Service Description:
  • Operates a voluntary, short-term residential program to support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or an addictions crisis
  • Stabilizes the individual and provides referrals to community agencies for longer term recovery
  • Services provided include the following:
    • Crisis support and counselling
    • Basic living needs such as food, clothing and personal care items
    • Daily living skills such as cooking, housekeeping and personal hygiene
    • Advocacy, referrals and connections to community services



    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Referrals accepted from police (OPP or Treaty Three Police Service), a mobile crisis team or a hospital/police team

    • Length of stay is up to a maximum of 30 days
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis and

    • Are unable to remain in the current living situation

    • Must be an individual who can be safely supported in the community and not at risk of harming themselves or others and

    • Is medically stable and agrees to voluntarily participate in the program
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
    See Also: Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
    Housing for People with Addictions
    Last Updated: 2/21/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=216995

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