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Wabauskang First Nation - Wabauskang Health Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Health Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation
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807-529-6329
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Fax: 807-529-6330
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 2, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Wabauskang First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Arthur Skead - Addictions Worker
arthurskead@hotmail.com
Angie Petiquan - Health Director
807-529-6329 Ext 1 * healthdirector@wabauskangfirstnation.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

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 alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
  • 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 alcohol and drug abuse 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: Dec 2, 2024: Suggest an edit
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