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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation
Band Office
Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-733-3318
Fax: 807-733-2871
Website: www.shoallake39.ca/
Address:
c/o Kejick Post Office
PO Box 4 Kejick Post Office
Kejick, ON
P0X 1E0
Street Address:
Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre
Iskatewizaagegan 39 First Nation
 
Location:
  • Isobel Pinesse Memorial Health Centre is loacted in the community of Shoal Lake 39
  • Functions as the Health Centre for the Shoal Lake 39 First Nation
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Christina Mandamin - Health Director
807-733-3318 Ext 202 * christinamandamin@gmail.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation also known as Shoal Lake 39 First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol, 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

Fees: None
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Shoal Lake #39 First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:
Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent 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 August 15, 2025

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