Webequie First Nation - Nursing Station - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Call for information

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

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Veronica Mekanak - Addictions Worker
807-353-7241 * veronicam@webequie.ca

English

Oji-Cree, available upon request

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 alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
Holds educational sessions in schools
Coordinates cultural and spiritual events

Intervention

Aftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence:

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