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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Wabauskang First Nation
Wabauskang Health Office
Phone Numbers: 807-529-6329
Fax: 807-529-6330
Email: wabauskangfn@hotmail.com
Address:
c/o c/o Wabauskang Health Office
PO Box 418 c/o Wabauskang Health Office
Ear Falls, ON
P0V 1T0
Street Address:
Health Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation
 
Location:
  • Health Office is located at Main St in the community of Wabauskang First Nation
  • Situated next to the Band Office building
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Arthur Skead - Addictions Worker
arthurskead@hotmail.com
Angie Petiquan - Health Director
807-529-6329 Ext 1 * healthdirector@wabauskangfirstnation.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wabauskang First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
  • Provincial 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

Fees: None
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wabauskang First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Wabauskang 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 December 2, 2024

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