Kenora Area Community Supports
*Please note - Information and availability of supports listed on this page are subject to change as per government direction around the COVID-19 pandemic. If there is a resource available in your community that is not listed below, please click here to send us the information. We will add it to the page.
Kenora Emergency Shelter
Phone - 467-1270
Additional Information:
- Continuing to offer emergency overnight shelter, water and light snacks
- Referrals to community agencies also provided
Saakaate House (Women's Shelter)
Phone - 468-1889
Website - www.wssh.ca
Additional Information:
- Support for women in need of shelter and support who are experiencing violence
- The shelter is still open however some restrictions in place for capacity due to physical distancing
Kenora Food Bank / Salvation Army
Phone - 468-8452
Website - www.salvationarmy.ca
Additional Information:
- Providing food hampers and dry goods
- Please call ahead of time
Ne Chee Friendship Centre
Phone - 468-5440
Email - aces@nechee.org / Facebook Ne-Chee Friendship Centre
Additional Information:
- Buildings not currently open
- Providing food hampers and craft supplies for clients
Minto Resource Center
Phone - 468-3161
Additional Information:
- Working on food security for families
- Open Monday to Friday 12:30 - 3:30, by appointment only
- Walk-ins are not permitted during the pandemic, please call ahead to arrange pick up, staff will meet you at the front door
Ontario Native Women's Association
Phone - 468-3943
Website - www.onwa.ca
Additional Information:
- Providing food hampers and dry goods to families
- Providing emergency milk and formula
Northwestern Ontario Health Unit (NWHU)
Phone - 1-800-830-5978
Website - www.nwhu.on.ca
FIREFLY
Phone - 1-833-696-5437
Website - www.fireflynw.ca
Additional Information:
- Office buildings are closed however service is still being provided
- Services include sexual health clinics, needle exchange, healthy babies healthy children and family health services. Monthly newsletters for families
Kenora Chief's Advisory (KCA)
Phone - 407-3077 - Mental Health and Addictions - 407-5236 / Crisis Services - 407-2751 / Youth Wellness Hub - 407-2751
Website - www.kenorachiefs.ca
Kenora Sexual Assault Centre
Phone - 1-800-565-6161
Website - www.kenorasexualassaultcentre.ca
Women's Place Kenora
Phone - 468-9095
Website - www.womensplacek.wordpress.com
Additional Information:
- Building currently closed
- Phone support available
Canadian Mental Health Association - Kenora Branch
Phone - 468-1838
Website - www.cmhak.on.ca
Additional Information:
- Building/office is currently closed, however, services still provided via phone
- Services include court diversion and court support program, outpatient forensic psychiatry services and counselling and treatment serviced
- Services can also be requested via email @ office@cmhak.on.ca
Lake of the Woods Community Programs
Phone - 467-3555
Website - www.lwdh.on.ca
Additional Information:
- Building/office is closed however services available via phone
- Adult mental health (16+) and Adult addictions (21+) available
Kenora Association for Community Living
Phone- 467-5225
Website - www.kacl.ca
Additional Information:
- Services only available at this time to those previously connected to service / no new referrals
- Offering online webinars free to community members (community learning, activities, yoga)
- Families encouraged to reach out to their consultants to arrange meetings
- General inquires directed to KACL Facebook page
Anishinaabe Abinooji Child and Family Service
Phone - 468-6224
Website - www.aafs.ca
Additional Information:
- Office/buildings are not open, however, services still being provided via phone
- Families encouraged to call the main reception line to access services
Kenora Rainy River Child and Family Services
Phone - 467-5437
Website - www.krrcfs.ca
Additional Information:
- Building/offices are not open, however, services still being provided via phone
- Families encouraged to call the main reception line to access services
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