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Program:
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Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-485-2541
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Fax:
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807-485-2461
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Address:
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c/o c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
PO Box 640 c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N9
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Street
Address:
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140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Community Health Centre located at Main St
- Situated near the Band Office
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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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Henry Ottertail - Program Coordinator
Karen Geyshick - Health Director
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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
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
- 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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For Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, contact the program coordinator to make arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of the Lac La Croix 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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Ojibwe, upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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5/7/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142023
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