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Fort Severn First Nation - Nursing Station - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
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807-478-2575
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Fax: 807-478-2541
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Nursing Station: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Program operates on an as-needed basis
Last updated: Apr 11, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Fort Severn First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions

Fees

None

Contacts

Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, available upon request

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use, and gambling 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 and substace 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 includes:
  • 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: Apr 11, 2025: Suggest an edit
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