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National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

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108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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807-274-1043
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Fax: 807-274-8597
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Alcoholics Anonymous/Support meetings: times vary, call office to confirm dates
Application
Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Fees
None
Contacts
Sydney Jones - Addictions Worker
807-274-0064 Ext 409 * ganaaddictions@18C.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Ojibway, upon request
Area Served
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
Accessibility
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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 and drug abuse and gambling addictions
  • 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
Last Updated: Jun 18, 2026: Suggest an edit