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Mental Health At School

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Program: Sandy Lake Health Authority - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Organizations: Sandy Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-774-3461
Fax: 807-774-1585
Address: PO Box 20
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
Street
Address: 		Sandy Lake Health Authority
Sandy Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Operates as the site for the administration of health programs for the community
  • Also houses the Community Health Representative, and mental health and addictions programs
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


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 use 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 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: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Sandy Lake First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 8-18-2025


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