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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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807-548-6340
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Fax: 807-548-5035
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Application
Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Fees
None
Contacts
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Ojibway, available upon request
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, 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 Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and drug use problems 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: Feb 9, 2026: Suggest an edit