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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Organizations: Pikangikum First Nation
Pikangikum First Nation - Band Office
Pikangikum First Nation - Nursing Station
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 Services
  • 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 Services
  • 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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Pikangikum First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Ojibwe

Phone Numbers: 807-773-5550
Fax: 807-773-5923
Email: pikangikumnursingstation@knet.ca
Address: c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 323 c/o Nursing Station
Pikangikum, ON
P0V 2L0
Street
Address:
Pikangikum Nursing Station Main St
Pikangikum First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as the Nursing Station for the Pikangikum First Nation
  • Located along Main St across from the Community Hall
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
Contacts: Arabella Dunsford - Addictions Workers
807-773-9943
Billy Joe Strang - Health Director
807-773-1078; Cell 807-728-3321 * billyjoestrang@hotmail.com

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/16/2023

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