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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      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: Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment

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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