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Program:
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Mental Health and Addictions Program
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Address:
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PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street Address:
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52 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
- Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Offers culturally sensitive services to address drug and alcohol issues and to prevent or minimize the negative effects of addictive substances- Provides individual and group addictions counselling sessions
- Provides drug and alcohol assessments
- Offers individual information, education and needed support as identified through assessment to initiate life changes for recovery
- Provides referrals to treatment centres and programs
- Promotes healthy lifestyles and alternatives to alcohol, drugs and solvents
- Coordinates a free needle exchange program
- Offers public education seminars and workshops, primarily in schools
Addictions treatment services and programs include:- Talking circles
- Sweats
- Traditional teachings
- Referrals to healing lodges
Aftercare services:- Assistance in locating and/or attending AA, Alateen or Alanon groups
- Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 17 years of age and older
- Individuals who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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