Long Lake 58 First Nation - Long Lake #58 Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Long Lake 58 First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Patrick Patabon - Family Support Worker
807-876-2292 Ext 233 * patrick.patabon@longlake58fn.ca
Kristy Muckaday - Interim Health Director
807-876-2292 Ext 244 * kristian.muckaday@longlake58fn.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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 problematic alcohol, 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 provided for preventing reoccurrence:

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