My Location: Select Location

Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

iconPath
6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
iconPath
807-482-2479
iconPath
Fax: 807-482-1502
iconPath
Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change


Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings: call for dates/times
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Transportation requests should be made 1 day prior to event

  • Contact program coordinator to make arrangements for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Rainy River First Nations struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Dean McMahon - Addictions, Director
807-482-2479 Ext 261 * dean.mcmahon@manitourapids.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

N_wheelchair.gif Not Wheelchair Accessible

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
  • Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
Prevention
  • Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling
  • 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
  • Regular phone calls and home visits
  • Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit
X