United Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Program

Program:	Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Program

Organizations:	United Native Friendship Centre United Native Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-274-8541

Fax:	807-274-4110


Email:	alcoholdrug@unfc.org

Website:	www.unfc.org/aboriginal-drug-alcohol-program

Address:	PO Box 752 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1

Street Address:	427 Mowat Ave Fort Frances

Location:	Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St Situated near Canada Border Services Agency

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

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

Service Description:	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

Fees:	None

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

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 5-2-2025

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