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Program:
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National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
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Address:
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PO Box 450
Emo, ON
P0W 1E0
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Street Address:
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6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo
- Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71
- Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm
Hours subject to change
Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings: call for dates/times
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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 Rainy River First Nation
- Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory
ServicesPolitical Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
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:- 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
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Application:
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- Transportation requests should be made 1 day prior to event
- Contact program coordinator to make arrangements for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Rainy River First Nations 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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Ojibway, upon request
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Area Served:
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Rainy River First Nations
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