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Program:
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Obashkaandagaang First Nation - Health Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-543-2532
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-797-0000
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Fax:
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807-543-2964
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Office
PO Box 571 c/o Health Office
Keewatin, ON
P0X 1C0
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Street
Address:
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McKenzie Portage Rd Health Office
Keewatin
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Location:
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- Health Services Office is located in the community of Washagamis Bay First Nation
- Situated within the same building as the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Dolores Sinclair - Community Health Representative
807-407-1021 * doloressinclair71@hotmail.com
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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 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 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
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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 1 day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Obashkaandagaang First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Languages:
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English
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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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8/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=188175
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