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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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807-229-1836
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Fax: 807-229-3367
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Last update: Oct 1, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Fees
None
Contacts
Donalda Gagne - Addictions Worker
807-229-1836 * donalda.gagne@picriver.com
Languages
English
Language Notes
Ojibwe, available upon request
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use
  • 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, substance 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 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
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025: Suggest an edit