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Oshkeemekana Residential Treatment Centre

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Youth Healing Centre
Cat Lake First Nation
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807-347-2400
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Fax: 807-347-2409
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Band Office Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm


Youth Healing Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Requires submission of completed application available at any Band Office

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Male and female youth aged 12-15 years with addictions issues from any Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) community

Fees

None

Contacts

Centre Coordinator
Service Manager, Tikinagan
807-737-7400 Ext 2210 * GMoe@tikinagan.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Manages a treatment centre for youth struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use issues
  • Provides a residential facility for up to 8 youth
  • Offers a 3-month treatment program for youth who are dependent on substances and have behavioural problems
  • Provides support to families, parents and communities during intake and aftercare
Offers the following holistic healing services:
  • Clinical treatment and counselling during addictions recovery
  • Coping and life skills teachings
  • Counselling for emotional and behavioural issues
  • Cultural land-based activities
  • Survival skills and ancient lifestyle perspectives from traditional instructors and Elders
Treatment provided for:
  • Problematic alcohol use
  • Problematic substance use
  • Solvents/gas/inhalants
Last updated: May 8, 2025: Suggest an edit
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