Program: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organization: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Administration Office
Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building
Phone Numbers: 807-548-6340
Fax: 807-548-5035
Address:
c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
Street
Address
:
Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
Location:
  • Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
  • Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca

Service Description: 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, drug use and gambling
  • 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 drug use problems 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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
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
Problem Gambling
Last Updated: 11/26/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=146495

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