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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 Centre, General Delivery, Whitedog Post Office
General Delivery c/o Health Centre, Whitedog Post Office
Whitedog, ON
P0X 1P0
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Street Address:
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Health Centre
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
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Location:
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- Health Centre is located in the community of Wabaseemoong/Whitedog First Nation
- Situated across the road from the Band Office
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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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 Wabaseemoong Independent 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 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 alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
- 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 alcohol and drug abuse 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
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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 Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations struggling with/affected by addictions
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Ojibway; available upon request
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