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United Native Friendship Centre

Crisis Intervention


Description
Provides mobile crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence
  • Provides immediate on site intervention or telephone assistance
  • Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
  • Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
  • Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
  • Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
  • Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
Eligibility
  • Individuals 18 years of age and older and their families involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence
  • Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous peoples
  • Children under 18 years of age who require assistance are referred to Children's Mental Health Program
Application Process
No application process
Toll Free
1-877-496-9034
Office
807-274-8541
Crisis
807-274-8541
Fax
807-274-4110
Web Site
https://www.unfc.org/aboriginal-healing-wellness-program
Email
inquiry@unfc.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Deborah Emes, Indigenous Healing and Wellness Worker
Email: demes@unfc.org
Phone: 807-274-8541 Ext 236
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
February 6, 2023
Address
427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
  • 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

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630

Sep-Jun: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jul-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Services are only available during office hours
Service Area(s)
Rainy River District