United Native Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Wasa Nabin Program

Organizations:	United Native Friendship Centre United Native Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Description of Services:	Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors Addressing Violence Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities Teaches about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse 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 counselling 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 Youth in Care Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all individuals 13-18 years of age with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous at-risk youth

Application:	Requires a signed consent and completion of program intake form

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-274-8541

Fax:	807-274-4110


Email:	inquiry@unfc.org

Website:	www.unfc.org/wasa-nabin-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

Hours:	Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/2/2025

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