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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 Health Services
PO Box 94 c/o Health Services
Kingfisher Lake, ON
P0V 1Z0
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Street Address:
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Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre Water St
Kingfisher Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre is located along Water St in Kingfisher Lake First Nation
- Situated across the road from the Kingfisher Lake Police Station
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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 Kingfisher Lake 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 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 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
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Application:
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Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Kingfisher Lake First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Kingfisher First Nation
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