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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
Organizations: Rainy River First Nations
Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre
Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-482-2479
Fax: 807-482-1502
Email: health.reception@manitourapids.ca
Website: www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
Address: PO Box 450
Emo, ON
P0W 1E0
Street
Address:
6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo
  • Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71
  • Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm


Hours subject to change


Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings: call for dates/times
Service Description: 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 provided for preventing reoccurrence:
  • 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
Fees: None
Application:
  • Transportation requests should be made 1 day prior to event

  • Contact program coordinator to make arrangements for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Rainy River First Nations struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 6-25-2025


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