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Bearskin Lake First Nation - Michikan Lake Wellness Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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MMAD Building
Bearskin Lake First Nation
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807-363-9937
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Fax: 807-363-9876
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: Aug 15, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Bearskin Lake First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Wes Nothing - Health Director
Cell 807-738-0127 * wesn@michikan.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Area(s) Served

Bearskin Lake First Nation

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
  • Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
  • Prevention
    • Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol, substance 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 Services

    Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use problems from reoccurring:
    • 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 15, 2024: Suggest an edit
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