Please Note: Services may be impacted in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Good2Talk
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Toll Free: 1-866-925-5454
Crisis Text Line: 686868
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Telephone Counselling
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate entries), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate entries), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
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Group Wellness Programs
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Office: 416-586-5437
Short Description
Group wellness programs
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online
- educator-led classroom activities
- 45-minute phone or video call between class and KHP counsellor
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
- pre-session video
- virtual conversation with KHP Indigenous Wellness Specialist
- package includes step-by-step booklet, resource materials and promotional gifts for youth participants
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Kids Help Phone
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Crisis: 1-800-668-6868
Crisis: 686868
Office: 416-586-5437
Short Description
COVID19 Telephone, text, and online counselling and support available, including online resources such as COVID19 information; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
- telephone, text and online (live chat) counselling and emotional support, and information and referral on a wide range of topics; anonymous and confidential
- chat available through cell phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer
- 24/7 e-mental health support through Facebook website or Messenger app
- Resources Around Me national searchable online database of community resource listings
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
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Rainy River District Sexual Assault Network
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-5687
Crisis: 9-1-1
Police Dispatch: 1-888-310-1122
Short Description
- Works as an online community that brings together services in the Rainy River District for survivors/victims of sexual assault
- Assists individuals to access the physical, emotional, mental, legal, and other support services available to them following a sexual assault
- Promotes communication and dialogue amongst service providers
- Provides information to determine what constitutes sexual assault and where to call immediately for assistance/reporting; specific information also listed for individuals under 18 years of age
- Advises how to assist family members and friends impacted by sexual assault
- Physical - health facilities to access medical attention/assessment
- Counselling - centres/services for emotional and mental health assistance
- Legal - police and legal services to report and/or take legal action
- Support Services - supports such as Women's Shelters
- Support Groups - support through groups with similar experiences
- Other Helps - services such as Canadian Mental Health Association and Taxi services
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Crisis Intervention
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-8541
Crisis: 807-274-8541
427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Short 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
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-5687
Crisis: 9-1-1
334 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1G9
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1G9
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
- Recruits individuals to provide support to victims
- Provides individuals with specialized training at no cost
- Assist in developing a personalized safety plan for the victim
- Provide information about legal assistance and programs
- Offer referrals to long-term service providers within the community
- Provide temporary practical and emotional support
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Crisis Intervention
Fort Frances
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Crisis: 807-274-3201
1455 Idylwild Dr, Nanicost Building
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Short 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
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Crisis Intervention
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation (98km)
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Office: 807-226-1026
Crisis: 9-1-1
Netaawgonebiik Health Services, 1801 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Short Description
Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and to individuals affected by family violence and suicide
Supports can include but are not limited to:
- Offers immediate on site 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
- Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community
- Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies
Supports can include but are not limited to:
- Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
- Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth
- Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services
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