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Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services - Prevention Services

Prevention Services

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20 Main St S
Kenora
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807-468-6224
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1-866-420-9990
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Fax: 807-468-6643
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Jul 11, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Intake Assessment required for all programs

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nations children and youth on/off-reserve and their families struggling with issues that threaten family unity

Fees

None

Contacts

Sylvia Pahpasay-Wapioke - Director of Prevention and Family Preservation Services
807-468-6224 Ext 224

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides services, support and education to heal and strengthen families
  • Provides holistic, bicultural services with a focus on the values, customs and traditions of the Anishinaabe people
  • Provides referrals to other service providers
Prevention services and activities include:
  • Addiction counselling and support (problematic alcohol and substance use and gambling)
  • Advocacy
  • Cultural activities (includes teaching cultural values)
  • Family planning
  • Life skills training
  • Networking with other First Nation family support programs
  • Parenting groups for youth, men and women
  • Recreational events
  • Repatriation support
  • Social events
  • Traditional circles and support groups
  • Workshops on healthy living and related family topics
Last updated: Jul 11, 2024: Suggest an edit
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