Program: CHOICES  
Organization: Lake of The Woods District Hospital
St Joseph Health Centre, 2nd Fl - Adult and Youth Addictions Programs
Phone Numbers: 807-467-3575
Crisis: 1-866-888-8988
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Email: ask@lwdh.on.ca
Website: www.lwdh.on.ca
Address:
21 Wolsley St St Joseph's Health Centre
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
Location:
  • Located on Wolsley St in St Joseph's Health Centre which is near the Lake of the Woods District Hospital
  • Closest intersection is Wolsley St and Lakeview Dr
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Contacts: Carolyn Voort - Manager, Mental Health & Addictions
807-467-3555 * cvoort@lwdh.on.ca
Service Description: Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services

  • Offers a program for youth to promote positive behaviour and encourage good choices
  • Provides the program through a weekly group session for ten weeks
  • Strives to instill the following in participants:
    • More positive ideas, attitudes and goals
    • Improved decision making skills
    • Increased self esteem
    • Enhanced self-understanding
    • Less stress and anxiety
    • Better communication skills
    • Enhanced interpersonal skills
    • Effects of problematic substance use including alcohol and marijuana

    Fax: 807-468-9083
    Fees: None
    Application: Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Youth between 12-17 years of age
    Languages: English
    Area(s) Served: District of Kenora
    See Also: Community Mental Health Programs
    Mental Health for Children and Youth

    This information was last completely updated on May 14, 2025

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