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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organizations: Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Health Office
Phone Numbers: 807-548-5876
Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
Fax: 807-548-2337
Email: health1@niisaachewan.ca
Website: www.niisaachewan.ca/programs/health/nnadap/
Address: Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
Street
Address: 		22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
Location:
  • Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
  • Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
  • Consists of 2 settlements:
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Health Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm


AA/NA meetings set up as needed
Contacts: Addictions Manager
807-548-5876 Ext 253; Cell 807-548-8149 * nnadap@niisaachewan.ca
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 abuse 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 Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse problems 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 one day prior to event
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025


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