Program: Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Pashkokogan Healing Lodge - Addictions Treatment Program
Organization: Mishkeegogamang First Nation
Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Band Office
Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-828-2606
Fax: 807-928-2804
Website: www.mishkeegogamang.ca
Address:
Pashkokogan Healing Lodge General Delivery
Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation, ON
P0V 2H0
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Pashkokogan Healing Lodge
Mishkeegogamang
Location:
  • Healing Lodge is located in a remote location with no phone access; intake is completed through the Resource Centre
  • Lodge consists of main building with conference room, kitchen area and dining room; also offers 4 log cabins that can ac
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm


Healing Lodge: Jun-Aug, hours vary with treatment programs
Public Contacts: Linda Kaminiawaish - Centre Contact
807-355-1296

Service Description: Offers a family treatment program designed to support families in overcoming addictions and trauma in their lives
  • Operates as a 14-day residential family program at the Pashkokogan Lodge which is located on traditional territory and only accessible by boat in the summer
  • Begins with family assessment to determine issues and to identify which areas need to be addressed
  • Promotes regaining a strong spiritual connection to the land and encourages sharing as part of the healing process
  • Includes various group activities such as cleaning, cooking, and traditional activities like setting fish nets and moose hunts

Services and activities can include:
  • Alcohol and drug education
  • Individual and group counselling
  • Sharing circles
  • Teaching of life skills and personal development
  • Individual and family treatment planning
  • Recreation and work therapy
  • Traditional, spiritual and cultural healing
  • Follow-up and aftercare plan including referrals to community services for ongoing support and care



Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from individuals or health care/social service providers

  • Intake assessment required
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Mishkeegogamang First Nation

  • Families struggling with addictions issues and/or past or present trauma
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served: Northern
See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Housing for People with Addictions
Last Updated: 10/3/2023
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141838

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