Bearskin Lake First Nation - Michikan Lake Wellness Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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

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

None

Wes Nothing - Health Director
Cell 807-738-0127 * wesn@michikan.ca

English

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Bearskin Lake First Nation

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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, substance use and gambling
Holds educational sessions in schools
Coordinates cultural and spiritual events

Intervention

Aftercare Services

Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance 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