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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 Nursing Station
PO Box 151 Nursing Station
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
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Street Address:
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Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
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Location:
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- Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn
- Situated next door to the Band Office
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Hours:
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Nursing Station: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Program operates on an as-needed basis
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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 Fort Severn First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use, and gambling 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 substace 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 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Fort Severn First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Fort Severn First Nation
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