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Mental Health At School

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Program: Mental Health and Addictions Program
Organizations: Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre
Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration
Phone Numbers: 807-737-1903
Toll-Free: 1-800-619-9519
Fax: 807-737-3399
Email: reception@ngfc.net
Website: www.ngfc.net/services/addictions-program/
Address: PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
Street
Address: 		52 King St
Sioux Lookout
Location:
  • Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
  • Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Description: 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
  • Coordinates a free needle exchange program
  • 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 AA, Alateen or Alanon groups
  • Individual ongoing addictions counselling sessions
Fees: None
Application: Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 17 years of age and older

  • Individuals who voluntarily admit to an alcohol and/or drug addiction and are seeking help
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 7-29-2025


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