Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Pre-Arrest Diversion

Program:	Pre-Arrest Diversion

Organizations:	Kenora Chiefs Advisory

Phone Numbers:	807-467-8144

Toll-Free:	1-855-367-2600

Fax:	807-467-2656


Email:	front.desk@kenorachiefs.org

Website:	www.kenorachiefs.org/

Address:	PO Box 349 Kenora, ON P9N 3X4

Street Address:	240 Veterans Dr Third Fl, Suite 301 Kenora

Location:	Located at Veterans Drive just N of the Kenora Roundabout Within the Seven Generations Education Institute, on the 3rd floor

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Service Description:	Aims to reduces probability of contact with the legal system for those living with a mental illness or addiction Provides case management services which include: Illness Stabilization Intake and needs assessments Psychiatric assessments Education about mental health and addictions factors Referrals to treatment programs Life Skills Teaches development of life skills for independence and healthier lifestyle Focus is on money management, problem-solving, employment, nutrition and personal care Building Support Systems Encourages building family and social supports Promotes using community resources and traditional healing methods Offers family counseling Provides referrals to resources outside community Restorative Justice Gives the individual opportunity to take responsibility for their behaviour Helps them to understand the impact of their behaviour and to repair the harm done to victims

Fees:	None

Application:	Referrals accepted from Police, Crown Attorney, Legal sector including Probation & Parole, Community Service Providers from the 14 First Nations served, Child & Family Services, other Court Diversion programs, members of Addictions/Counselling/Mental Health programs and any concerned parents or community members Services are provided locally within each community

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	First Nations individuals aged 12 years and older demonstrating signs of addiction or anti-social behaviours Individual does not have to have a criminal record

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 7-21-2025

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