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Program:
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Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-5876
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-767-4960
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Fax:
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807-548-2337
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Address:
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Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street
Address:
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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
- Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
- Consists of 2 settlements:
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
AA/NA meetings set up as needed
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Public Contacts:
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Addictions Manager
807-548-5876 Ext 253; Cell 807-548-8149 * nnadap@niisaachewan.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, drug abuse 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 alcohol and drug abuse 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
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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 one day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe 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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Ojibwe, 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=152447
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