Program: Wabauskang First Nation - Wabauskang Health Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organization: Wabauskang First Nation
Wabauskang First Nation - Wabauskang Health Office
Phone Numbers: 807-529-6329
Fax: 807-529-6330
Email: wabauskangfn@hotmail.com
Address:
c/o c/o Wabauskang Health Office
PO Box 418 c/o Wabauskang Health Office
Ear Falls, ON
P0V 1T0
Street
Address
:
Health Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation
Location:
  • Health Office is located at Main St in the community of Wabauskang First Nation
  • Situated next to the Band Office building
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Arthur Skead - Addictions Worker
arthurskead@hotmail.com
Angie Petiquan - Health Director
807-529-6329 Ext 1 * healthdirector@wabauskangfirstnation.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 alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
  • 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



Fees: None
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wabauskang First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served: District of Kenora
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: 12/2/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=152839

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