Program: Detox Program
Organizations: Fort Severn First Nation
Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office
Fort Severn First Nation - Nursing Station
Description of Services: Operates a detoxification centre for community members addicted to Oxycontin
  • Operates as a day program
  • Offers the drug suboxone in place of methadone to minimize the effects of withdrawal
Program includes the following services:
  • Intake
  • Withdrawal treatment
  • Counselling
  • Aftercare
Also provides:
  • Mental health and addictions counselling
  • Referrals to other treatment centres and programs such as Nodin Child & Family Intervention Services in Sioux Lookout
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Fort Severn First Nation struggling with addictions
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires completed registration package
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-478-2575
Fax: 807-478-2541
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/
Address: c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 151 Nursing Station
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
Street
Address: 		Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
Map
Location:
  • Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn
  • Situated next door to the Band Office
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon,1 pm-5 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Suboxone Coordinator
Armanda Parkinson - Health Director
807-478-2560 * amandaparkinson@knet.ca

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