Program: Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organization: Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2570
Fax: 807-479-2505
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street
Address
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Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
Location:
  • Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
  • Serves as the health clinic and social services office
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Stanley Moonias - Case Manager/NNADAP Worker
stanley.moonias@neskantaga.com

Service Description: 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 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



Fees: None
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Neskantaga First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served: Northern
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
Last Updated: 6/18/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141621

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