NADDAP

Drug and Alcohol Program

This program offers support to Aboriginal people who may have alcohol/drug addiction. Services are available for youth and adults through one-to-one counselling, group counselling, education and prevention programs, referral to treatment programs, and also offers an aftercare program.

Goals and Objectives

Goal:  To assist Aboriginal people in addressing alcohol/drug issues and minimizing the negative substances for Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.

Objectives:

• To promote healthy lifestyles free from alcohol, drug and solvent abuse within the Aboriginal community.
• To promote existing Ministry of Health sponsored treatment service models within the urban community.
• To promote healthy alternatives to alcohol, drugs, and solvent abuse.
• To promote a culturally appropriate system of addiction treatment services and programs for Aboriginal people with alcohol and drug abuse problems.
• To increase knowledge and sensitivity through awareness for service providers in the addiction field.
• To increase the effectiveness and provide cost effective treatment, service development for alcohol and drug abuse programs with the Friendship Centre.

Programs and Services