Add to clipboard  |
 Print 		     

Received accreditation through the Canadian Accreditation Council (organization that sets standards of excellence for human service organizations) in Nov 2013
Program: Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Treatment Centre - Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program  
Organization: Muskrat Dam First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-471-2554
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-9796
Fax: 807-471-2510
Email: info@rtbfamilytreatmentcentre.com
Website: www.rtbfamilytreatmentcentre.com/
Address:
c/o c/o Tommy Beardy Memorial Treatment Centre, General Delivery
PO Box 131 c/o Tommy Beardy Memorial Treatment Centre
Muskrat Dam, ON
P0V 3B0
Street Address:
Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Treatment Centre
Muskrat Dam First Nation 		 
Location:
  • Functions as a family residential drug and alcohol treatment facility
  • Located on the shore of Muskrat Dam Lake in the community of Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation approx 370 km N of Sioux Lookout
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Residential program: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Muriel Bittern - Treatment Director
William Kaminawash - Executive Director
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Muskrat Dam First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


  • Provides a residential drug and alcohol treatment program where the entire family attends treatment
  • Treatment models offered are Alcoholics Anonymous, Stages of Change and Life Skills
  • Offers an adult program, a youth program and a school-aged children`s program
  • Provides childcare and academic tutors for children of families attending program
  • Accommodates a maximum of 4 families per full program session
    • Treatment is a six week phased program which includes:
    • Pre-treatment and referral at the community level
    • Orientation
    • Assessment of alcohol/substance abuse behaviour
    • Understanding the disease
    • Relationships
    • Healing of memories
    • Several cultural activities such as trapping, fishing and hunting, as well as cooking food outdoors
    • Transition and return home
    • Aftercare and follow up at the community level for one year

    Fees: None
    Application: Admission and medical forms available from:

    • Family Treatment Centre office (by mail)

    • Website (downloadable)

    • National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) worker in own community


    Offers 6 client intakes per year; waiting list is usually from 6 months-1 year to get into program
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Must be a member of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) First Nations

    • Must have a chemically dependent family member(s) who is out of the acute stage and has expressed a desire for help and

    • Has been clean and sober for at least 30 days prior to start of program and

    • Has recently completed a medical examination and

    • Has completed referral forms



    Note: Single persons eligible under certain circumstances
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request
    Area Served:
    Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay  
    See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
    Housing for People with Addictions

    This information was last completely updated on November 18, 2024

    Suggest an Update

    © 2025, 211 Ontario North – Lakehead Social Planning Council