SSSP provides guidance for First Nations students so that each may gain awareness of self-respect, self-fulfillment and relevance in a diverse culture. We help students recognize their opportunities for the future. All services are provided in an environment that considers specific empowerment strategies that meet the needs of our youth so that they may achieve their educational goals more effectivity.

Other Services

Trained supportive staff, safe & caring boarding homes, recreational activities, crisis response (after hours and on-call), counseling and intake, social supports, medical/dental/optometrist supports, and incentive programs.

Waakaahikan

Waakaahikan is a youth centered service intended to provide short term protective accommodation for intoxicated DFC students/youth to achieve sobriety. The purpose is to protect our students from imminent harm and to assist youth to identify immediate and longer term safety, care and support needs.

Waakaahikan Mission Statement

To provide at risk student youth a safe place and assist them in making successful transitions to healthier circumstances.

Waakaahikan Vision Statement

The provision of a safe and supportive environment that is responsive to presenting issues of youth and where integrated services support youth in making positive decisions and healthier transitions for themselves.

How to contact the Secondary Student Services Program (SSSP):

Located in Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School:
315 Edward Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4P3 - Room 108 and 106
Thunder Bay Office: 1 807 628 8413
Toll Free: 1 866 530 8590
Fax: 1 807 475 9723

On-Call Service Number For After Hours Assistance:
Non-crisis: 1 807 629 4777
Crisis: 1 807) 629 HELP (4357)
Other Crisis Supports Number: 1 807 344 SAFE

Foot Patrol Program: Monday to Sunday (6pm to 10pm) - Partnership with KOBE:
Foot Patrol Cell: 1 807 629 8786