Mental health and addictions in Fort Frances, Ontario
UNFC - Children's Mental Health Program
Offered by United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC)
In short
The Program offers a wraparound approach to provide services that build community based relationships and support networks between the children and their families, teachers, and other caregivers.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Indigenous people; Youth, Indigenous, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 516 Portage Ave, Fort Frances, ON P9A 2A2
- How to reach
- Contact through United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC): (877) 496-9034 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
The Program offers a wraparound approach to provide services that build community based relationships and support networks between the children and their families, teachers, and other caregivers. To ensure that at-risk and high-risk children, youth and their families that require supportive mental health resources have access to culturally sensitive, healthy and/or wholistic healing activities and services.
Highlights of the Program:
- Referrals to Tele-Mental Health Telepsychiatry
- Intake & assessments
- Peer counseling to assist with coping strategies
- Therapeutic group services such as childrens circles, healing circles
- Safety planning
- Service navigation
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Referrals to appropriate needs of family and children
- Public education on violence, addictions and Mental Health
- Community and cultural events
- Open traditional ceremonies
Who can use it?
Children (ages 7-15) and their families that address behavioral and mental health needs.
When is it open?
UNFC - Children's Mental Health Program is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m..
How do I get in touch?
Call (877) 496-9034, or use the website.
Listed in Fort Frances, Ontario.
516 Portage Ave, Fort Frances, ON P9A 2A2
516 Portage Ave, Fort Frances, ON P9A 2A2Fort Frances, Ontario
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