Shoal Lake 40 First Nation - Shoal Lake Medical 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 Shoal Lake 40 First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Kavin Redsky - NNADAP Coordinator
kavin.redsky@gmail.com
Brenda Freel - Councillor, Health and Social
807-733-2315; Cell 807-464-2377 * b_freel@hotmail.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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 problematic 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