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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Organizations: Wapekeka First Nation
Wapekeka First Nation - Band Office
Wapekeka 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
  • 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 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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Wapekeka First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-537-2320
Fax: 807-537-2527
Email: health@wapekeka.ca
Website: www.wapekeka.ca
Address: c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 1 c/o Nursing Station
Wapekeka, ON
P0V 1B0
Street
Address:
Nursing Station
Wapekeka First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as the nursing station for the community of Wapekeka First Nation
  • Officially named the Judas & Emily Winter Memorial Clinic
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Addictions Worker
Beatrice Anderson - Health Director
807-537-2475 * beatricea@wapekeka.ca

 
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