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Program:
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Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-488-5602
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-238-0102
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Fax:
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807-488-5942
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Address:
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PO Box 335 RR 1
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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Location:
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- Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
- Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous/Support meetings: times vary, call office to confirm dates
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Public Contacts:
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Joanne Cobiness - Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Worker
807-488-1027 * nnadap@naongashiing.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 problematic alcohol and substance use 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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Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 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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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142088
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