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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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204 Frog Creek Rd
Fort Frances
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807-274-9452
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Toll-Free: 1-888-581-0249
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Fax: 807-274-3875
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm


Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings vary: call for times
Application
Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population
  • Members of Couchiching First Nation affected by/struggling with addictions issues


  • First Nation individuals in the Rainy River District struggling with addictions issues
Fees
None
Contacts
Kari Yerxa - NNADAP
kari.yerxa@couchiching.ca
Languages
English
Accessibility
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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 issues 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: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit