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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Wapekeka First Nation
Band Office
Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-537-2320
Fax: 807-537-2527
Email: health@wapekeka.ca
Website: www.wapekeka.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 1 c/o Nursing Station
Wapekeka, ON
P0V 1B0
Street Address:
Nursing Station
Wapekeka First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as the nursing station for the community of Wapekeka First Nation
  • Officially named the Judas & Emily Winter Memorial Clinic
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Addictions Worker
Beatrice Anderson - Health Director
807-537-2475 * beatricea@wapekeka.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wapakeka First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


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

Fees: None
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wapekeka First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Wapekeka 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 April 3, 2025

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