Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Rocky Bay First Nation Medical Centre - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Application

Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation) struggling with/affected by addictions issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Marian Mickelson - Community Health Representative
communityhealthrep@rockybayfn.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Aftercare Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance 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