Co-ed (on the land program)

Co-ed (on the land program)

Summary of Programs

Women Only Program - This program is specifically for women over 18 years old that have identified addiction/mental health concerns.

21-Day Follow-up Program - This co-ed program is for clients who have completed a treatment program, maintained their sobriety for at least a 3-month period and are ready to explore secondary issues in second stage recovery.

14-Day Support Program - This is an opportunity for a family member/friend to support their loved one in treatment. A support person can apply to join the treatment program for the last two weeks of the program. The support person must have at least one year of sobriety and be familiar with residential treatment.

Guidelines

Please follow the following guidelines when making a referral for treatment for all programs:

• The client has at least 7 days sobriety BEFORE referring them to treatment.
  
  
• The client has at least 3 months of sobriety BEFORE referring them to the 21-Day Follow-up Program.
  
  
• Clients with both medical and mental health concerns must be stable BEFORE entering into treatment.
  
  
• If the client has been receiving psychiatric care, we will require a brief assessment of the diagnosed mental health concerns, medication review, and behavioural issues BEFORE treatment.
  
  
• We accept clients on medication for diagnosed medical or mental health concerns. If the client is on medication please discuss this with the Clinical Supervisor during the intake process.
  
  
• If the client is on prescribed medication please inform the client to refill the prescription BEFORE coming to treatment. We will not refill prescriptions for clients.
  
  
• All medical, dental, social issues, financial concerns, and child care situations should be attended to BEFORE coming to treatment.
  
  
• If the client is involved with the legal system all legalities must be dealt with before coming to treatment.
  
  
• Please remind clients about our telephone policy. While in treatment the phone WILL NOT be accessible to clients for personal use. Clients are encouraged to phone during their passes.
  
  
• Please read the acceptance letter to your client which outlines the items the client should bring with them to treatment.

If you have any questions please contact Kristine Vannebo-Suwala, Clinical Supervisor at the Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre, Hay River, Northwest Territories (867) 874-6699.