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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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807-548-5876
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Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
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Fax: 807-548-2337
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health1@niisaachewan.ca
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www.niisaachewan.ca/programs/health/nnadap/
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Health Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm


AA/NA meetings set up as needed

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Addictions Manager
807-548-5876 Ext 253; Cell 807-548-8149 * nnadap@niisaachewan.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, 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, drug abuse and gambling
  • 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 Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse 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: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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