Whitesand First Nation
General Information
Service Type
Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling
Program
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 requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling Holds educational sessions in school Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare 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