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Program:
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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Gull Bay Health Clinic, McIntyre Centre
PO Box 29100, 1186 Memorial Ave Gull Bay Health Clinic
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6P9
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Street Address:
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Front St Gull Bay Health Clinic
Gull Bay First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Clinic is located at Front St in the community of Gull Bay First Nation
- Situated directly in front of the Government Office along shore of Lake Nipigon
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Gull Bay First Nation- Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council (NTC)
- Political Territorial
Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)Robinson-Superior Treaty
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use, and gambling 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 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Gull Bay First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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