Children's Mental Health Program

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1455 Idylwild Dr Nanicost Building
Fort Frances
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807-274-3201
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807-274-3201
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Toll-Free: 1-800-465-2911
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Fax: 807-274-8435
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


After Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30 pm-8:30 am, Sat-Sun 24 hours

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must be a member of any of the 9 First Nations communities in the Rainy Lake Tribal Region either on/off-reserve




Psychological services can be accessed by:

  • Children 18 years of age and younger in care and their families

  • Children and families receiving child welfare services

  • Children and careworkers at Giizhikaandag Healing Centre

  • Community Care teams

Fees

None

Contacts

Anthony Andrusco - Clinical Services Coordinator
807-274-3201 Ext 2415 * anthony.andrusco@weechi.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

Provides clinical support and treatment services for children's mental health issues and behavioral, emotional and social difficulties

Offers specialized programming in the following areas:
  • Bullying
  • Child development
  • Domestic violence intervention
  • Personal safety
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual abuse prevention
  • Suicide prevention and intervention
Methods of treatment can include:
  • Behaviour management
  • Counselling (individual and group)
  • Grief recovery programs
  • Play therapy
  • Positive parenting
Last updated: Aug 21, 2024: Suggest an edit