Program: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organization: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-229-1836
Fax: 807-229-3367
Website: www.picriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AddictionServices.pdf
Address:
c/o c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
PO Box 215 c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
Street
Address
:
11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Location:
  • Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre is located at Lynx Rd in the community of Heron Bay on Biigtinging Nishnaabeg reserve land
  • Situated across from the Children and Family Learning Centre (Day Care)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Donalda Gagne - Addictions Worker
807-229-1836 * donalda.gagne@picriver.com

Service Description: Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use
  • 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, substance 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 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 Biigtigong Nishnaabeg struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
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: 10/11/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=147665

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