Program: Fort Frances Site - Safe Bed Program
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances
Description of Services:
  • Operates a voluntary, short-term residential program to support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or an addictions crisis
  • Stabilizes the individual and provides referrals to community agencies for longer term recovery
    • Services provided include the following:
    • Crisis support and counselling
    • Basic living needs such as food, clothing and personal care items
    • Daily living skills such as cooking, housekeeping and personal hygiene
    • Advocacy, referrals and connections to community services
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis and

    • Are unable to remain in the current living situation

    • Must be an individual who can be safely supported in the community and not at risk of harming themselves or others and

    • Is medically stable and agrees to voluntarily participate in the program
    Application:
    • Referrals accepted from police (OPP or Treaty Three Police Service), a mobile crisis team or a hospital/police team

    • Length of stay is up to a maximum of 30 days
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 1-877-311-0117
    Email: cmha@cmhaff.ca
    Website: fortfrances.cmha.ca/safe-bed-program/
    Address: Box 446
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 3M8
    Street
    Address:     		612 Portage Ave
    Fort Frances
    Map
    Location:
    • Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
    • Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
    Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/2/2026