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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organizations: Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Eabametoong First Nation - Detox Centre
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:
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: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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:
  • 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
    • 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
    Fees: None
    Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Eabametoong First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 5-28-2025


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