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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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PO Box 15 RR 1
Devlin, ON
P0W 1C0
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the community of Naicatchewenin First Nation
- Community is W of Fort Frances along Hwy 11 and 50 km N of Devlin on Hwy 613
- Community consists of 3 reserves: Agency 1
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-2:30 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous/Support meetings: times vary, call office to confirm dates
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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 Naicatchewenin 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 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
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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 Naicatchewenin 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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Ojibway, upon request
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Area Served:
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Naicatchewenin First Nations
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