Mental health and addictions in Fort Frances, Ontario
UNFC - Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Program
Offered by United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC)
In short
The newest program to the Friendship Centre, our Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Worker provides wholistic and culture-based supports in response to the mental health and addictions of Urban Indigenous individuals and families.
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people; Indigenous
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, 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 newest program to the Friendship Centre, our Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Worker provides wholistic and culture-based supports in response to the mental health and addictions of Urban Indigenous individuals and families. The worker will implement trauma-informed and strengths-based cultural approaches to address community-based mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Working closely with our Indigenous Alcohol and Drug Program, our Worker will:
- provide wrap-around services and strength based action plans for each individual to address goals in the area of mental health, pre-treatment, treatment and aftercare planning
- working with Elders and traditional teachers and provide access to healing ceremonies
- conduct peer counselling sessions
- conduct group counselling, sharing circles, teaching circles
- work one to one on building and maintaining healthy relationships
- deliver mental health/addiction workshops and presentations
Who can use it?
Urban Indigenous individuals and families.
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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