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Program:
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Ginoogaming First Nation - New Ginoogaming Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-876-2732
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Fax:
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807-876-1614
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 89 c/o Health Centre
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0
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Street
Address:
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203 Balsam Rd
Ginoogaming First Nation
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Location:
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- New Ginoogaming Health Centre is located at Balsam Rd in the community of Ginoogaming First Nation, 5 min S of Longlac
- Closest intersection is at Balsam Rd and Spruce St
- Situated near the Training Centre
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Cecil Mendowegan - NNADAP Worker
cecil.mendowegan@ginoogamingfn.ca
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Service Description:
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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 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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Fees:
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None
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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 Ginoogaming First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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9/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141331
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