Centre Mon-Sun 24 hours service during the 40-day cycle
Last update: May 2, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Self-referral
telephone screening starts the process
Provincial Assessment Tools must have been done at an Addiction Assessment Agency and faxed to the Admissions Department
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Open to women ages 18 and over
services provided to women with alcohol and/or drug addiction who are ready to make changes in their lives
prior to admission, women must be attending three 12 step meetings per week
Fees
None - covered by a valid Ontario Health Insurance Card
Contacts
Eftimia Georgakakos - Business Development Manager 905-465-0291
Languages
English
Accessibility
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
A 40-day integrated addiction and trauma residential treatment program, in a caring community setting where women's unique needs, experiences and situations are recognized in the complexity of alcohol and/or drug addiction. Clients experience an intensive recovery process based on the philosophy of 12-step programs.
the program addresses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of addiction
participants work through addiction-related issues
building healthy relationships
effective communication skills
women also participate in leisure activities including yoga, meditation and swimming
family and friends who wish to visit are required to attend a psycho-educational family group session called "Steps to Self Care"
visitation will follow the session if the above requirements are met