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National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

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6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
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807-482-2479
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Fax: 807-482-1502
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www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change


Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings: call for dates/times

Application

  • Transportation requests should be made 1 day prior to event

  • Contact program coordinator to make arrangements for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Rainy River First Nations struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Dean McMahon - Addictions, Director
807-482-2479 Ext 261 * dean.mcmahon@manitourapids.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, 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:
  • 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: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit
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