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Program:
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Emily Anderson Memorial Menoyawin Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 124 c/o Nursing Station
Kasabonika, ON
P0V 1Y0
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Street Address:
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Emily Anderson Nursing Station
Kasabonika Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Nursing Station is located in the community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation
- Community is approx 448 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on the Asheweig River
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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-5 pm
Crisis Intervention: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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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 Kasabonika First Nation- Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and 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
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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 Kasabonika Lake First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Area Served:
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Kasabonika Lake First Nation
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