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StrengthProgramProvincial Youth addiction

treatment Program

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To access Community Mental Health and Addiction Services in your area, please contact one of the offices listed below:

AlbertonAddiction Services334 Church Street(902) 853-8670

SummersideAddiction ServicesPrince County Hospital(902) 888-8380

MontagueAddiction ServicesDouses Road(902) 838-0960

SourisAddiction ServicesSouris Hospital(902) 687-7110

CharlottetownProvincial Addictions Treatment Facility(902) 368-41201-888-299-8399

Richmond Centre368-4430

McGill Centre368-4911

Montague838-0960

Souris687-7110

Summerside888-8380

Alberton853-8670

Addiction Services:

Community Mental Health:

Transportation and Housing:Transportation and housing needs will be considered and arranged based on individual needs as identified by community-based Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Aftercare:Follow up and aftercare opportunities will occur in the client’s home community and will be arranged through local community youth counsellors. Connexion groups (aftercare groups) are run at the Strength Program for those who have successfully completed the Program.

Testimonial

s:

“ This is the first time I have been able to feel. “

“ First time I have been clean for weeks in three yea

rs. “

“ I have found out I could have fun without drugs. “

“ It means a lot - you will never know how much. “

“ This time is different. “

“ Thanks for believing in me when no one else would. “

Strength pr

ogram part

icipants.

The Strength Program will offer:• Counselling • Recreational activities• Family & parental support • One-on-one treatment• Group treatment • Individualized case process• Educational curriculum • Life skills development• Problem gambling support • Substance use / addiction support

Each program will run for 8 weeks, Monday to Friday, with housing and transportation support available for those requiring those services. A maximum of 10 youth will be accepted based on assessment and willingness to attend.

Please call for further information, Strength 368-5630

Youth referral to the Strength Program:

Youth will be assessed by Community Mental Health and/or Addiction Services across the province prior to program participation based on appropriateness and readiness.

The Strength Program

offers a range of programming and

supports for youth and families who are

dealing with substance abuse, addiction and

other related issues. This program is for those

requiring more intensive treatment.Education:

Youth attending the program will be able to continue to work on their school curriculum, GED’s, or Pre-employment programs, lead by the Academic Youth Worker (teacher).

Program discussions include :• Relapse prevention • Self esteem• Family dynamics

• Healthy relationships

• Managing cravings • Effective communication

• Making healthy choices • Goal setting• Developing trust in others and yourself

• Coping with anger, depression, and other emotions 368-5630

Family Involvement:

The Strength Program recognizes the

importance of involving family and

significant others in the treatment

process. Family involvement is encour-

aged whenever possible. Participants

will help determine significant people

within their lives who are supportive.

Family support services will be offered

to all participants of the

Strength Program.