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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Webequie First Nation
Band Office
Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-353-7241
Fax: 807-353-1551
Website: www.webequie.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 90 c/o Nursing Station
Webequie, ON
P0T 3A0
Street Address:
Nursing Station
Webequie First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as the nursing station for the community of Webequie First Nation
  • Located at Webikwe Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Veronica Mekanak - Addictions Worker
807-353-7241 * veronicam@webequie.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Webequie First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


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 alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
  • Holds educational sessions in schools
  • Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention
  • Facilitates recreational activities and social events
  • Provides individual and group discussions
  • Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
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

Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Webequie First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Webequie First Nation  
See Also: Addiction Education and Prevention
Addiction Support Groups
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Problem Gambling

This information was last completely updated on July 22, 2025

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