United Native Friendship Centre - Children's Mental Health Program

Program:	Children's Mental Health Program

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

Phone Numbers:	807-274-8541

Fax:	807-274-4110


Email:	inquiry@unfc.org

Website:	www.unfc.org/childrens-mental-health-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:	Susan Ledger - Children's Mental Health Worker 807-274-8541 * childmentalhealth@unfc.org

Service Description:	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

Fees:	None

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

Languages:	English


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

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