Alcohol and Drug Bridge River Indian Band

Bridge River Indian Band

New Worker: Adella Saul.

NNADAP Prevention Worker & Elder/Youth Worker

The National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program is a Health Canada program that is now largely controlled by First Nations communities and organizations. It has been set up to operate on reserve populations.

This program focuses on three main activities which include prevention activities, intervention activities and after care activities.

All of these may include such services as counseling and public awareness, recreation activities, cultural and spiritual events, support groups, referrals to treatment centers, detox programs, medical services and social services.

NNADAP Prevention Worker

The Bridge River Youth programs are aimed at supporting youth to enhance their internal strengths and resiliency, while preventing involvement in substance abuse and negative behaviors.

Our goal is to prevent risk factors such as anti-social behavior low school attachment, family management problems, substance abuse issues and violence.

It is our hope to involve the youth in worthwhile and positive activities where they youth can learn new skills, take part in positive activities and learn to become contributing members of our community.

Youth Worker Services

PH: 250-256-7423 ext.235 FX: 250-256-2443