Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Netaawgonebiik Health Services - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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

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

None

Darlene Paypompee - Health Director
drpaypompee@gmail.com

English

Ojibway, 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 problematic alcohol and drug use and gambling misuse
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 issues 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