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Program: Detox Centre

Organizations: Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services:
  • Operates a detoxification program for community members struggling with problematic prescription drug use
  • Functions as a day program
  • Offers the drug suboxone in place of methadone to minimize the effects of withdrawal
    • Program includes the following services:
    • Intake
    • Withdrawal treatment
    • Counselling
    • Aftercare
    Also provides:
    • Mental health and addictions counselling
    • Referrals to other treatment centres and programs such as Nodin Child & Family Intervention Services in Sioux Lookout

    Services and Programs:

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Eabametoong First Nation struggling with addictions issues, especially OxyContin/prescription drug addiction
    Application:
    • Open to referrals from any source

    • Requires completed registration package; name will be added to waiting list for program admission
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 807-242-1450
    Fax: 807-242-1250
    Address: c/o c/o Detox Centre
    PO Box 179 c/o Detox Centre
    Eabamet Lake, ON
    P0T 1L0
    Street
    Address:     		Detox Centre
    Eabametoong First Nation
    Location:
    • Detox Centre is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
    • Situated in the Nursing Station facility but has own entrance on other side of building
    Hours: Health Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
    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

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/28/2025

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