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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Organizations: Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre
Description of Services:
  • Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use 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 and substance use and gambling issues
    • 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 substance use 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 Eabametoong First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
    Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
    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: 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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