Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Mental Health and Addictions Program

Program:	Mental Health and Addictions Program

Organizations:	Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-737-1903

Toll-Free:	1-800-619-9519

Fax:	807-737-3399


Email:	reception@ngfc.net

Website:	www.ngfc.net/services/addictions-program/

Address:	PO Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8

Street Address:	52 King St Sioux Lookout

Location:	Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Service Description:	Offers culturally sensitive services to address drug and alcohol issues and to prevent or minimize the negative effects of addictive substances Provides individual and group addictions counselling sessions Provides drug and alcohol assessments Offers individual information, education and needed support as identified through assessment to initiate life changes for recovery Provides referrals to treatment centres and programs Promotes healthy lifestyles and alternatives to alcohol, drugs and solvents Coordinates a free needle exchange program Offers public education seminars and workshops, primarily in schools Addictions treatment services and programs include: Talking circles Sweats Traditional teachings Referrals to healing lodges Aftercare services: Assistance in locating and/or attending AA, Alateen or Alanon groups Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions

Fees:	None

Application:	Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 17 years of age and older Individuals who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 7-29-2025

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