Wabauskang First Nation - Wabauskang Health Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Arthur Skead - Addictions Worker
arthurskead@hotmail.com
Angie Petiquan - Health Director
807-529-6329 Ext 1 * healthdirector@wabauskangfirstnation.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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 alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
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