Program: Couchiching First Nation - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organization: Couchiching First Nation
Couchiching First Nation - Band Office
Couchiching First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-274-9452
Fax: 807-274-3875
Email: receptionist@couchiching.ca
Website: www.couchichingfirstnation.com/treatment-support
Address:
c/o c/o NNADAP
RMB 2027, RR 2 c/o NNADAP
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3
Street
Address
:
204 Frog Creek Rd
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Functions as the site for addictions programs located at Frog Creek Rd
  • Closest intersection is at Frog Creek Rd and Hwy 11
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm


Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings vary: call for times
Public Contacts: Kari Yerxa - NNADAP
807-274-3228 Ext 223 * kari.yerxa@couchiching.ca

Service Description: Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use 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 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 Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use issues from reoccurring:
  • 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 Couchiching First Nation affected by/struggling with addictions issues


  • First Nation individuals in the Rainy River District struggling with addictions issues
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Addiction Education and Prevention
Addiction Support Groups
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Last Updated: 4/3/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142099

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