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Kingfisher Lake First Nation - Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre Water St
Kingfisher Lake First Nation
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807-532-2065
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Fax: 807-532-2063
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: Aug 6, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Addictions Worker
807-532-2029
Mary Lou Winter - Health Director
marylouw@kingfisherlake.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Accessibility

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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 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 Services

Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use 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 6, 2024: Suggest an edit
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