Program: Sachigo Lake First Nation - Band Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organization: Sachigo Lake First Nation
Sachigo Lake First Nation - Band Office
Sachigo Lake First Nation - Isaac Barkman Memorial Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-595-2565
Fax: 807-595-1119
Address:
PO Box 51
Sachigo Lake, ON
P0V 2P0
Street
Address
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Band Office 48 Airport Rd
Sachigo Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located at the Small Business Centre in Sachigo Lake First Nation
  • Community is 425 km N of Sioux Lookout, on N shore of Sachigo Lake
  • Community only accessible by air through Sachigo Lake Airport located 2.8 km N
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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 problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling
  • 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 Sachigo Lake 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: 8/14/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141667

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