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Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
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807-485-2541
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Fax: 807-485-2461
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: May 7, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

For Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, contact the program coordinator to make arrangements

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of the Lac La Croix First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Henry Ottertail - Program Coordinator
Karen Geyshick - Health Director

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues
  • Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
Prevention
  • Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol and substance use and gambling issues
  • Holds educational sessions in schools
  • Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention
  • Facilitates recreational activities and social events
  • Provides individual and group discussions
  • Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence:
  • Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
  • Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance
Last updated: May 7, 2025: Suggest an edit
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