Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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

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

None

Stanley Moonias - Case Manager/NNADAP Worker
stanley.moonias@neskantaga.com

English

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

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