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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
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807-583-2671
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Fax: 807-583-2513
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www.whitesandfirstnation.com
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Application

Program registration recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

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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
  • Can provide 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 school
  • Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention
  • Facilitates recreational activities and social events
  • Provides individual and group discussions
  • Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence:
  • 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
Last updated: Aug 25, 2025: Suggest an edit
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