Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation - Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Call for information

Members of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

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Lisa Makela - Addictions Worker
Corina Brown - Health Director
health@drytel.net

English

Ojibwe, 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 problematic alcohol, drug 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 drug 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