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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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807-488-5602
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Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
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Fax: 807-488-5942
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health@naongashiing.ca
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www.bigisland.ca
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm


Alcoholics Anonymous/Support meetings: times vary, call office to confirm dates

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Joanne Cobiness - Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Worker
807-488-1027 * nnadap@naongashiing.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, 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 and substance use and gambling addictions
  • 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: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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