Eabametoong First Nation - Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office - Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre - Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Program:

Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Organization:

Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre

Phone Numbers:

807-242-1450

Fax:

807-242-1250

Address:

c/o c/o Detox Centre
PO Box 179 c/o Detox Centre
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0

Street
Address:

Detox Centre
Eabametoong First Nation

Location:

Detox Centre is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
Situated in the Nursing Station facility but has own entrance on other side of building

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Public Contacts:

Sam Nate - Clinical Services Supervisor
807-242-1450 Ext 259
Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.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 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 Eabametoong First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Ojibway, available upon request

Area Served:

Northern