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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Pikangikum Nursing Station
Main St
Pikangikum First Nation
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807-773-5550
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Fax: 807-773-5923
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pikangikumnursingstation@knet.ca
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Pikangikum First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Arabella Dunsford - Addictions Workers
807-773-9943
Billy Joe Strang - Health Director
807-773-1078; Cell 807-728-3321 * billyjoestrang@hotmail.com

Languages

English ; Ojibwe

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 Services
  • 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 Services
  • Facilitates recreational activities and social events
  • Provides individual and group discussions
  • Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare Services

Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and drug use problems from reoccurring:
  • 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: Jun 16, 2023: Suggest an edit
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