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Programme:
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Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Program
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Adresse postale:
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PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Adresse:
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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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Point géographique:
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- Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
- Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
- Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Description des services:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Offers culturally sensitive services to address drug and alcohol issues and to prevent or minimize the negative effects of addictive substances
- Provides individual and group addictions counselling sessions
- Provides drug and alcohol assessments
- Offers individual information, education and needed support as identified through assessment to initiate life changes for recovery
- Provides referrals to treatment centres and programs
- Promotes healthy lifestyles and alternatives to alcohol, drugs and solvents
- Offers public education seminars and workshops, primarily in schools
Addictions treatment services and programs include:
- Talking circles
- Sweats
- Traditional teachings
- Referrals to healing lodges
Aftercare services:
- Assistance in locating and/or attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alateen or Alanon groups
- Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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- Individuals 15 years of age and older who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help
- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
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Langues:
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English
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Langues - Notes generals:
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Ojibway, upon request
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