Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre

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

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg struggling with/affected by addictions issues

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Donalda Gagne - Addictions Worker
807-229-1836 * donalda.gagne@picriver.com

English

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use

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, substance 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 substance use 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

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program