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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 Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Health Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
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Street Address:
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Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
- Situated near the Band Office/Administration building
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 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 Whitesand First Nation- Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
- Robinson-Superior
Treaty
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues- Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
- Can provide 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 school
- Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention- Facilitates recreational activities and social events
- Provides individual and group discussions
- Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence:- 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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Program registration recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Whitesand First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Area Served:
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Whitesand First Nation
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