Mental Health Program

Type Of Service

Case Management - Mental Health

Program Description

The program offers both intervention and prevention/education services.

Intervention services include individual, family and group counselling to address general mental health issues relating to grief, suicide, stress, family violence, substance use and coping difficulties; as well as some mental illnesses.

The prevention/education services provided include workshops, presentations and networking with other service providers to educate community people about various mental health issues.

Advocacy and support services are also provided.

Access Information

Individuals can self-refer or be referred by physician, or third parties such as community member, family member, etc.

Referrals are accepted by telephone, walk-in or fax. There is a referral form used for third party referrals which has been distributed to various First Nation and indigenous organizations in the district.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Indigenous Peoples, Metis, First Nations
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 5 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Rainy River District
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Odawa / Ojibwe, Oji-Cree/Ojicree
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre

Program Website

Website

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Address

1460 Idylwild Drive

Fort Frances

Operated By

Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Extended hours may be provided based on client need.

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 807-274-3131

FAX: 807-274-6280