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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Airport Rd Stanley Rae Memorial Health Station
North Spirit Lake First Nation
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807-776-0065
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Fax: 807-776-0063
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nsl.firstnation.ca/
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Eddie Meekis - Program Worker
807-776-0066 * meekis67@gmail.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, 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 problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling
  • 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 includes:
  • 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: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
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