Program: District of Rainy River Services Board - HOPE Centre - HOPE Transitional House
Organization: District of Rainy River Services Board
Phone Numbers: No public telephone number
Email: connect@rrdssa.ca
Website: rrdssab.ca/out-of-the-cold-warming-centre/
Address:
324 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2C2
Street
Address
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324 Victoria Ave HOPE Centre
Fort Frances
Location:
  • HOPE Centre is located in the former Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church on Victoria Ave
  • Situated across the street from Fort Frances Clinic
  • Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave and Church St
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible; ramp available at back entrance
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard - Homelessness Coordinator
807-274-5349 Ext 248
Christie Cousineau - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program Supervisor
807-274-5349 Ext 237 * christie.cousineau@rrdssab.ca
Service Description: Provides a supportive, temporary home to help individuals build stability and transition to independent living
  • Residents can stay up to one year, while working with a Housing and Homelessness Navigator to create and achieve individual goals
  • Individuals are encouraged to maintain employment, attend school or participate in treatment while residing at the home
  • Staff support varies, based on individual needs and goals
  • Individuals pay a daily rate based on income
  • Home is not supervised 24 hours per day



Fees: Per individual occupancy agreement
Application: Self or agency referral; referral form can be accessed on the District of Rainy River Services Board website
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 18 years of age and older, substance free and willing to participate in HOPE Transitional Housing programs
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Rainy River
See Also: Transitional Housing
Last Updated: 12/2/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=224976

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