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Mental Health and Addictions Program
52 King St
Sioux Lookout
Sioux Lookout
807-737-1903
Toll-Free: 1-800-619-9519
Fax: 807-737-1805
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
- Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 17 years of age and older
- Individuals who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help
Fees
None
Contacts
Tanya Necan - Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Worker
807-737-1903 Ext 229; Cell 807-738-3069
807-737-1903 Ext 229; Cell 807-738-3069
Languages
English
Language Note
Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
Accessibility
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Note
Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
Description of Services:
Offers culturally sensitive services to address drug and alcohol issues and to prevent or minimize the negative effects of addictive substances
- Provides individual and group addictions counselling sessions
- Provides drug and alcohol assessments
- Offers individual information, education and needed support as identified through assessment to initiate life changes for recovery
- Provides referrals to treatment centres and programs
- Promotes healthy lifestyles and alternatives to alcohol, drugs and solvents
- Coordinates a free needle exchange program
- Offers public education seminars and workshops, primarily in schools
- Talking circles
- Sweats
- Traditional teachings
- Referrals to healing lodges
- Assistance in locating and/or attending AA, Alateen or Alanon groups
- Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
