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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
Administration Office
Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Community Medical Clinic
Phone Numbers: 807-548-6340
Fax: 807-548-5035
Address:
c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
Street Address:
Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
 
Location:
  • Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
  • Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political 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 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 Services

Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and drug use problems 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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:
Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum  
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 November 26, 2024

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