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Detox Program

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Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
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807-478-2575
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Fax: 807-478-2541
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kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon,1 pm-5 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires completed registration package

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Fort Severn First Nation struggling with addictions

Fees

None

Contacts

Suboxone Coordinator
Armanda Parkinson - Health Director
807-478-2560 * amandaparkinson@knet.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, available upon request

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

Description of Services:

Operates a detoxification centre for community members addicted to Oxycontin
  • Operates as a day program
  • Offers the drug suboxone in place of methadone to minimize the effects of withdrawal
Program includes the following services:
  • Intake
  • Withdrawal treatment
  • Counselling
  • Aftercare
Also provides:
  • Mental health and addictions counselling
  • Referrals to other treatment centres and programs such as Nodin Child & Family Intervention Services in Sioux Lookout
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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