Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Queen St - Wasa Nabin Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Wasa Nabin Program

Organizations:	Dryden Native Friendship Centre Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Queen St - Administration

Description of Services:	Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors offering tools and healthy activities that will build upon their ability to make healthy choices Addressing Violence Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities Teaches about the effects of problematic alcohol and substance use Education Encourages youth to remain in school and provides support for obtaining high school diploma Offers homework assistance and time at the Centre to complete homework with access to computers and Internet General Social Supports Provides individual counseling for areas that youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure Offers Native craft classes and regalia making sessions Teaches Native dancing, singing and drumming Allows the youth to participate in Elder's Circles Healthy Living and Physical Development Holds individual and group educational sessions on healthy lifestyle choices including good nutrition and traditional food preparation Supervises non competitive recreational activities Justice Intervention Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures Youth in Care Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster families


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Focus is on at risk urban Indigenous youth 13-18 years of age

Application:	Requires: Advance registration Intake assessment

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	1-888-838-3632


Email:	wasanabin@dnfconline.org

Website:	www.dnfconline.org/programs

Address:	74 Queen St Dryden, ON P8N 1A4

Location:	Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/15/2026

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