Whitesand First Nation - Health Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Program registration recommended

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

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Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com

English

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Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues

Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
Can provide 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 school
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