Dryden Resources

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Shelter / Housing

Hoshizaki House Dryden District Crisis Shelter
- LOCATION
  - 146 Van Horne Ave, Dryden, ON P8N 2B7
    - Monday – Sunday, 24 hours
    - Office: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-7311
  - 24/7 CRISIS: (807) 233-3226
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (800) 465-7221
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-8379
  - WEBSITE: http://www.hoshizakihouse.ca/
- SERVICE:
  - Emergency Women’s Shelter and Transitional Housing Program
    - 24/7 emergency shelter
    - 24/7 crisis line
    - Support services for Residents
    - Transitional Housing
      - Second-stage housing program
      - Ten units
      - Safe housing for women and children
    - Individuals (women aged 16+ and dependents who have been abused)
      - Male children (aged 18 and under)
      - Second Stage housing requires completed application

Addiction & Harm Reduction

Dryden Regional Health Centre
- LOCATION
  - 58 Goodall St, Dryden, ON, P8N 2Z6
    - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 8 am – 5 pm
    - Tuesday – 8 am – 8 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223 – 6678
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223- 7183
  - EMAIL: patientrelations@drhc.on.ca
  - WEBSITE: http://www.drhc.on.ca/
- SERVICE:
  - Mental Health and Addiction Services
    - Assessments
    - Individual and Group Counseling
    - Psychiatric Consultations
    - Referrals
    - Case Management (Mental Health)
    - Individuals:
      - Individuals aged 12+
      - Call to make an appointment
      - Self-referrals, and any external referrals
Paawdigong First Nations Forum
- LOCATION
  - 105 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1C1
    - Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-5080
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-1240
  - EMAIL: nfo@pfnf.ca
  - WEBSITE: http://www.pfnf.ca/
- SERVICE:
  - Mental Health and Addictions
    - Training, Counseling and Programming
    - Case Management
    - Client Assessments
    - Internal / External Referrals
      - Individuals (First Nations, living in the communities within the Dryden Tribal Area)

Mental Health Services

Dryden Regional Health Centre
- LOCATION
  - 58 Goodall St, Dryden, ON, P8N 2Z6
    - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 8 am – 5 pm
    - Tuesday – 8 am – 8 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223 – 6678
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223- 7183
  - EMAIL: patientrelations@drhc.on.ca
  - WEBSITE: http://www.drhc.on.ca/
- SERVICE:
  - Mental Health and Addiction Services
    - Assessments
    - Individual and Group Counseling
    - Psychiatric Consultations
    - Referrals
    - Case Management (Mental Health)
    - Individuals:
      - Individuals aged 16+
      - Call to make an appointment
      - Self-referrals, and any external referrals
Dryden Area Family Health Team
- LOCATION
  - 40 Goodall Street, Dryden, ON, P8N 2Z6
    - Monday, Tuesday, 8 am to 8 pm
    - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-7406
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-7462
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (866) 888 – 8988
  - YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER: (807) 216-0075
  - EMAIL: fhtinfo@drhc.on.ca
  - WEBSITE: https://www.drydenfht.com/
- SERVICE:
  - Mental Health Counseling
    - Counseling (Individual and Group)
    - Referrals
    - Support and Services
    - Individuals
      - (aged 16+)
      - Youth (aged 18 and under) can contact the Outreach Worker for services
      - Registration required
Paawdigong First Nations Forum
- LOCATION
  - 105 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1C1
    - Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-5080
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-1240
  - EMAIL: info@pfnf.ca
  - WEBSITE: http://www.pfnf.ca/
- SERVICE:
  - Mental Health and Addictions
    - Training, Counseling and Programming
    - Case Management
    - Client Assessments
    - Internal / External Referrals
      - Individuals (First Nations, living in the communities within the Dryden Tribal Area)
Canadian Mental Health Association – Fort Frances Branch
- LOCATION
  - 52 Van Horne Ave Dryden, ON, P8N 2Z2
    - Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-8841
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-8816
  - EMAIL: cmha@cmhaff.ca
  - WEBSITE: https://fortfrances.cmha.ca/district-peer-support-program/
- SERVICE:
  - District Peer Support Program
    - Peer and Family Support
    - Education
    - Referral and Advocacy Services
      - Individuals (aged 18+ experiencing mental health issues)
      - Family members of individuals with mental heath issues
      - Intake assessment required

Food Services

Dryden Food Bank
- LOCATION
  - 62 Queen St Dryden, ON, P8N 1A4
    - Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 9 am – 3 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-3881
  - WEBSITE: http://www.drydenfoodbank.org/
  - EMAIL: drydenfoodbank@drytel.net
- SERVICE:
  - Food Bank
    - Non-perishable food items
    - Milk, eggs and bread with each hamper
    - Individuals:
      - Aged 18+
      - Intake form and registration needed
      - Orders must be placed via phone in the morning, with pick-up available in the afternoon of the same day
      - Walk-up requests are accepted
Northwestern Health Unit
- LOCATION
  - 75 D Van Horne Ave Dryden, ON, P8N 2B2
    - Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    - Pick up Date – Third Friday of each month, noon – 6 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-3301
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-5754
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (888) 404-4231
  - WEBSITE: https://www.nwhu.on.ca/
- SERVICE:
  - Healthy Living Food Box
    - Community-based food purchasing system
    - Box of fresh fruits, vegetables, rice/pasta, sauce and a canned vegetable for a fee
    - Donation of all uncollected boxes
Community Gardens – Kenora District
- LOCATION
  - 85 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1B8
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 220-0761 – Stephanie Cran
- SERVICE:
  - Community Garden
    - Shared garden space
    - May – September, weather permitting
    - Produce surplus is donated to local food programs
    - Individuals (Dryden residents)
      - Supply own seeds and plants for individual plots
      - Must sign a gardening contract
      - $15 per plot

Income Assistance Programs

Kenora District Services Board – Dryden
- LOCATION
  - 20 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1B3
    - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-2100
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (800) 461-5766
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-3397
  - WEBSITE: http://www.kdsb.on.ca/
  - EMAIL: supportclerk@kdsb.on.ca
- SERVICE:
  - Community Homelessness Prevention Program
    - Financial assistance with utility payments and rent arrears
    - First / last month rent
    - Utility deposits
    - Moving expenses
    - Individuals:
      - Low-Income
      - District of Kenora aged 18+
      - Who agree to remain in their correct accommodation for at least 12 more months
      - Does not provide assistance to individuals living on First Nations Reserve
      - Requires willing collaboration between landlords / utility companies
      - Contact by phone or email to set up an appointment
  - Ontario Works Program
    - Short-term financial assistance
    - Extended health benefits
    - Support, Assistance and Education
    - Referrals to social programs and support services
    - Individuals:
      - 16 years or older
      - Resident of Ontario
      - In immediate financial need
      - Willing to sign a participation agreement
      - Apply online or by calling / emailing the office
Service Canada – Kenora / Dryden District
- LOCATION
  - 119 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1C1
    - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: +1 (800) 206-7218
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (800) 206-7218
  - TTY: +1 (800) 529-3743
  - WEBSITE: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact.html
- SERVICE:
  - Employment Insurance Program
    - Temporary financial assistance
    - Individuals:
      - Unemployed Canadians who lost their job through no fault of their own
      - Temporary financial assistance for individuals who are sick, pregnant, caring for a newborn or adopted child, or caring for a family member who is ill with significant risk of death.
      - Apply online at Service Canada

Legal Aid

Kenora District Services Board – Dryden
- LOCATION
  - 20 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1B3
    - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-2100
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (800) 461-5766
  - FAX: +1 (807) 223-3397
  - WEBSITE: http://www.kdsb.on.ca/
  - EMAIL: supportclerk@kdsb.on.ca
- SERVICE:
  - Community Homelessness Prevention Program
    - Financial assistance with utility payments and rent arrears
    - First / last month rent
    - Utility deposits
    - Moving expenses
    - Individuals:
      - Low-Income
      - District of Kenora aged 18+
      - Who agree to remain in their correct accommodation for at least 12 more months
      - Does not provide assistance to individuals living on First Nations Reserve
      - Requires willing collaboration between landlords / utility companies
      - Contact by phone or email to set up an appointment
  - Ontario Works Program
    - Short-term financial assistance
    - Extended health benefits
    - Support, Assistance and Education
    - Referrals to social programs and support services
    - Individuals:
      - 16 years or older
      - Resident of Ontario
      - In immediate financial need
      - Willing to sign a participation agreement
      - Apply online or by calling / emailing the office
Service Canada – Kenora / Dryden District
- LOCATION
  - 119 King St Dryden, ON, P8N 1C1
    - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: +1 (800) 206-7218
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (800) 206-7218
  - TTY: +1 (800) 529-3743
  - WEBSITE: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact.html
- SERVICE:
  - Employment Insurance Program
    - Temporary financial assistance
    - Individuals:
      - Unemployed Canadians who lost their job through no fault of their own
      - Temporary financial assistance for individuals who are sick, pregnant, caring for a newborn or adopted child, or caring for a family member who is ill with significant risk of death.
      - Apply online at Service Canada

Youth Services

Dryden Native Friendship Centre
- LOCATION
  - 74 Queen St Dryden, ON, P8N 1A4
    - Monday – Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    - Wednesday – Friday, 8:30 – 6 pm
- CONTACT
  - LOCAL: (807) 223-4180 extension 2227
  - TOLL FREE: +1 (888) 838-3632
  - EMAIL: wasanabin@dnfconline.org
  - WEBSITE: https://www.dnfconline.org/wasa-nabin
- SERVICE:
  - Wasa Nabin Program
    - Quality of life improvement program
    - Education
    - Social Supports
    - Justice Intervention
    - Individuals:
      - off-reserve Indigenous youth ages 13 – 18 years, at risk
      - Advance registration and intake assessment required