Program: Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre
Organization: Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-242-1450
Fax: 807-242-1250
Address:
c/o c/o Detox Centre
PO Box 179 c/o Detox Centre
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
Street
Address
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Detox Centre
Eabametoong First Nation
Location:
  • Detox Centre is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
  • Situated in the Nursing Station facility but has own entrance on other side of building
Hours: Health Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Sam Nate - Clinical Services Supervisor
807-242-1450 Ext 259
Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca
Service Description:
  • Operates a detoxification program for community members struggling with problematic prescription drug use
  • Functions as a day program
  • Offers the drug suboxone in place of methadone to minimize the effects of withdrawal
  • Program includes the following services:
    • Intake
    • Withdrawal treatment
    • Counselling
    • Aftercare
    Also provides:
    • Mental health and addictions counselling
    • Referrals to other treatment centres and programs such as Nodin Child & Family Intervention Services in Sioux Lookout



    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Open to referrals from any source

    • Requires completed registration package; name will be added to waiting list for program admission
    Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Eabametoong First Nation struggling with addictions issues, especially OxyContin/prescription drug addiction
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served: Northern
    See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
    Last Updated: 5/28/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141599

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