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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organizations: Naotkamegwanning First Nation
Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Band Office
Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Netaawgonebiik Health Services - Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-226-1026
Fax: 807-226-1188
Email: naothealth@gmail.com
Address: c/o c/o Netaawgonebiik Health Centre, Pawitik Post Office
Netaawgonebiik Health Centre Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
Street
Address:
Netaawgonebiik Health Services 1801 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as the community clinic located at Naotkamegwanning First Nation
  • Situated at Pawitik St next to the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Darlene Paypompee - Health Director
drpaypompee@gmail.com
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 and drug use and gambling misuse
  • 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 drug use issues 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 Naotkamegwanning First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 8-27-2025


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