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United Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Program

Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Program

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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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807-274-8541
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Fax: 807-274-4110
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals 15 years of age and older who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help


  • Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples

Fees

None

Contacts

Tammy Brown-Idrissou - Alcohol and Drug Worker
alcoholdrug@unfc.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Offers culturally sensitive services to address drug and alcohol issues and to prevent or minimize the negative effects of addictive substances
  • Provides individual and group addictions counselling sessions
  • Provides drug and alcohol assessments
  • Offers individual information, education and needed support as identified through assessment to initiate life changes for recovery
  • Provides referrals to treatment centres and programs
  • Promotes healthy lifestyles and alternatives to alcohol, drugs and solvents
  • Offers public education seminars and workshops, primarily in schools
Addictions treatment services and programs include:
  • Talking circles
  • Sweats
  • Traditional teachings
  • Referrals to healing lodges
Aftercare services:
  • Assistance in locating and/or attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alateen or Alanon groups
  • Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions
Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit
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