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Program:
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Oshkeemekana Residential Treatment Centre
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Address:
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c/o c/o Oshkee Meekena
PO Box 77 c/o Oshkeemekana
Cat Lake First Nation, ON
P0V 1J0
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Street Address:
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Youth Healing Centre
Cat Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Youth Healing Centre is an eight bed facility located in Cat Lake First Nation
- O-Shkee Meekena means "New Road"
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Youth Healing Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Cat Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations Council
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Manages a treatment centre for youth struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use issues- Provides a residential facility for up to 8 youth
- Offers a 3-month treatment program for youth who are dependent on substances and have behavioural problems
- Provides support to families, parents and communities during intake and aftercare
Offers the following holistic healing services:- Clinical treatment and counselling during addictions recovery
- Coping and life skills teachings
- Counselling for emotional and behavioural issues
- Cultural land-based activities
- Survival skills and ancient lifestyle perspectives from traditional instructors and Elders
Treatment provided for:- Problematic alcohol use
- Problematic substance use
- Solvents/gas/inhalants
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Application:
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Requires submission of completed application available at any Band Office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Male and female youth aged 12-15 years with addictions issues from any Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) community
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Cat Lake First Nation
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