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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organizations: Whitesand First Nation
Whitesand First Nation - Band Office
Whitesand First Nation - Health Department
Phone Numbers: 807-583-2671
Fax: 807-583-2513
Website: www.whitesandfirstnation.com
Address: c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Health Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
Street
Address:
Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
Location:
  • Health Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
  • Situated near the Band Office/Administration building
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.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
  • Can provide 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 school
  • 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: Program registration recommended
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Whitesand First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 8-25-2025


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