Couchiching First Nation - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event

Members of Couchiching First Nation affected by/struggling with addictions issues
First Nation individuals in the Rainy River District struggling with addictions issues

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Kari Yerxa - NNADAP
807-274-3228 Ext 223 * kari.yerxa@couchiching.ca

English

Wheelchair Accessible

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use 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 and substance use, and gambling issues
Holds educational sessions in schools
Coordinates cultural and spiritual events

Intervention

Aftercare Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use issues 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