Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Mental Health and Addictions Program

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 17 years of age and older
Individuals who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help

Fees

None

Contacts

Tanya Necan - Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Worker
807-737-1903 Ext 229; Cell 807-738-3069

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Description of Services:

Offers culturally sensitive services to address drug and alcohol issues and to prevent or minimize the negative effects of addictive substances

Provides individual and group addictions counselling sessions
Provides drug and alcohol assessments
Offers individual information, education and needed support as identified through assessment to initiate life changes for recovery
Provides referrals to treatment centres and programs
Promotes healthy lifestyles and alternatives to alcohol, drugs and solvents
Coordinates a free needle exchange program
Offers public education seminars and workshops, primarily in schools

Addictions treatment services and programs include:

Talking circles
Sweats
Traditional teachings
Referrals to healing lodges

Aftercare services:

Assistance in locating and/or attending AA, Alateen or Alanon groups
Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions