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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Poplar Hill First Nation
Band Office
Health Clinic - Health Services Department
Phone Numbers: 807-772-8858
Fax: 807-772-8869
Website: poplarhill.firstnation.ca/
Address:
c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 78 c/o Health Services
Poplar Hill, ON
P0V 3E0
Street Address:
Health Clinic 87 Central Road
Poplar Hill First Nation
 
Location:
  • Health Clinic is located in the community of Poplar Hll First Nation
  • Co-shares space in one half of the Nursing Station
  • Situated near the Band Office and Police Station
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Ursula Owen - NNADAP Worker
gabrielwkc@knet.ca
Barbara Strang - Health Director
807-772-8828 Ext 2242 * barbarastrang@knet.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Poplar Hill 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 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 problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling
  • 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:
  • 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: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Poplar Hill First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:
Poplar Hill 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 November 7, 2024

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