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Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation - Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre
Iskatewizaagegan 39 First Nation
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807-733-3318
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Fax: 807-733-2871
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Aug 16, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Shoal Lake #39 First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Addictions Worker
Christina Mandamin - Health Director
807-733-3318 Ext 202 * christinamandamin@gmail.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol, 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 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
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