Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Eabametoong First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Sam Nate - Clinical Services Supervisor
807-242-1450 Ext 259
Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Description of Services:

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

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