Long Plain First Nation – NNADAP

NNADAP Program

The National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) is funded by Health Canada.

The Long Plain NNADAP counsellors have offices in the Non-insured Health Services building. They can be reached through the Non-insured switchboard; phone 252-2553 to make an appointment.

The NNADAP counsellors offer the following services:

Alcohol/drug assessments
Referrals to residential addictions treatment centers
After-care follow-up and support
Weekly workshops and meetings (see schedule below)

If you are a resident of Long Plain First Nation you are welcome to meet with either of the counsellors to discuss any problems you might have. There are no other restrictions.

AA Support Group Meetings

Long Plain First Nation National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program Men's & Women's - AA Group Meetings
Location: Non-Insured Building		Meetings begin at 6:00 PM
Meetings are held Monday and Tuesday evenings - on a Bi-weekly basis.
Scheduled Meetings for 2010
	Women's	Men's
February	1^st, 15^th	2^nd, 16^th
March	1^st, 15^th, 29^th	2^nd, 16^th, 30^th
April	12^th, 26^th	13^th, 27^th
May	10^th, 24^th	11^th, 25^th
June	7^th, 21^st	8^th, 22^nd
July	5^th, 19^th	6^th, 20^th

Winnipeg Drug Treatment Court

What are Drug Treatment Courts?
Drug Treatment Courts (DTC) are special courts that divert drug-addicted offenders away from incarceration and towards an extensive supervision and treatment program that involves the judiciary, addiction service providers and community agencies. (From the AFM web site.)

Want to learn more about Drug Treatment Courts? Visit the AFM site

Addictions Treatment Programs

Things You Ought to Know
If you have already decided that you want to attend an addictions treatment program, here are some things you need to know:

All treatment programs have waiting lists, and sometimes the wait may be as long as eight weeks before you enter the program.
Don't let the thought of having to wait discourage you. If you think you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, or perhaps gambling, make an appointment to see one of the counsellors. There are options available and things you can do while waiting to enter treatment.
Programs range in length from 21 days to six months or more. Unfortunately, the only treatment programs available are those funded by First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB). A list of the FNIHB-funded programs is available below.
NNADAP is responsible for your travel arrangements; travel will usually be by bus. You will be notified of the arrangements well before it is time to leave.
Many treatment centers have application forms that must be completed. A medical exam may be needed; NNADAP staff will let you know what's required.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba – AFM

AFM offers residential treatment programs, too, and these are available for anyone. You can learn more by visiting their web site. Here is their web site address:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/About%20AFM/offices_western.htm

Downloads

Here are some documents that you might find interesting. All are in PDF format. If you don't have the proper program installed, here is a link to a freeware program that will allow you to view PDF files: Foxit Reader

Downloads currently available:
Treatment programs – PDF – 109kb — Treatment programs available through NNADAP.
Warning Signs of Abuse – PDF – 70kb — Learn the signs of domestic abuse (domestic violence).
Ways to Support Her – PDF – 70kb — Ways to help a victim of domestic abuse.
AA Meeting Schedule – PDF – 56kb — AA meetings in Portage La Prairie.
Gambler's Anonymous – PDF – 24kb — GA meetings and contact information for Southern Manitoba.

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