Couchiching First Nation - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Program:

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Organization:

Couchiching First Nation
Band Office
Health Services

Phone Numbers:

807-274-9452

Fax:

807-274-3875

Email:

receptionist@couchiching.ca

Website:

www.couchichingfirstnation.com/treatment-support

Address:

c/o c/o NNADAP
RMB 2027, RR 2 c/o NNADAP
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3

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Street Address:

204 Frog Creek Rd
Fort Frances

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Location:

Functions as the site for addictions programs located at Frog Creek Rd
Closest intersection is at Frog Creek Rd and Hwy 11

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings vary: call for times

Public Contacts:

Kari Yerxa - NNADAP
807-274-3228 Ext 223 * kari.yerxa@couchiching.ca

Service Description:

Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Couchiching First Nation

Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
Treaty #3

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use 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 and substance use, and gambling issues
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 Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use issues from reoccurring:

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 Couchiching First Nation affected by/struggling with addictions issues
First Nation individuals in the Rainy River District struggling with addictions issues

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Couchiching First Nation and Rainy River

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