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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Band Office
Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-938-6464
Fax: 807-938-6565
Email: HC.Reception@wlon.org
Website: www.wabigoonlakeon.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 300, RR 1 Site 115 c/o Health Centre
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Y4
Street Address:
31 Main St
Wabigoon Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Health Centre is located in the community of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
  • Situated on Main St near the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Public Contacts: Lisa Makela - Addictions Worker
Corrina Brown - Health Director
health@drytel.net
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway 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 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: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway 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 October 7, 2024

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