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Program:
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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street Address:
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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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 Deer Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issuesOffers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when requiredProvides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention- 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 includes:- Counseling, sharing circles and support groups
- Regular phone calls and home visits
- Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance
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Application:
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Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Deer Lake First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Deer Lake First Nation
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