Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation - Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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

Members of Shoal Lake #39 First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

None

Addictions Worker
Christina Mandamin - Health Director
807-733-3318 Ext 202 * christinamandamin@gmail.com

English

Ojibway, available upon request

Wheelchair Accessible

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol, substance use and gambling 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 issues
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 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