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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Eabametoong First Nation
Band Office
Detox Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-242-1450
Fax: 807-242-1250
Address:
c/o c/o Detox Centre
PO Box 179 c/o Detox Centre
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
Street Address:
Detox Centre
Eabametoong First Nation
 
Location:
  • Detox Centre is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
  • Situated in the Nursing Station facility but has own entrance on other side of building
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Sam Nate - Clinical Services Supervisor
807-242-1450 Ext 259
Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Eabametoong First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


  • 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 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 Eabametoong First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served:
    Eabametoong 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 May 28, 2025

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