Sachigo Lake First Nation - Band Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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

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

None

Caleb McKay - Addictions Worker
caleb_j_mckay@hotmail.com

English

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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, drug use and gambling
Holds educational sessions in schools
Coordinates cultural and spiritual events

Intervention

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