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Children's Mental Health 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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inquiry@unfc.org
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www.unfc.org/childrens-mental-health-program
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Application

Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Children 7-15 years of age and their families


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

Fees

None

Contacts

Susan Ledger - Children's Mental Health Worker
807-274-8541 * childmentalhealth@unfc.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Addresses child and youth mental health and addiction issues by promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy alternatives
  • Offers services and programs in an effort to decrease youth involvement in gang activity, violence and drug and alcohol abuse
  • Provides culturally based supports to reduce family violence
  • Provides individual and family referrals to other service providers
Services and programs offered:
  • Indigenous programs such as Kiizhay Anishinaabe (I Am a Kind Man)
  • Community and cultural events
  • Fitness and recreational activities
  • Traditional healing circles
  • Peer counselling
  • Public education on alcohol and drug abuse, gang activity and violence
Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit
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