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Program:
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Webequie First Nation - Nursing Station - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-353-7241
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Fax:
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807-353-1551
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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 90 c/o Nursing Station
Webequie, ON
P0T 3A0
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Nursing Station
Webequie First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the nursing station for the community of Webequie First Nation
- Located at Webikwe Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Veronica Mekanak - Addictions Worker
807-353-7241 * veronicam@webequie.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Webequie 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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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/22/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141628
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