| Four Phase Treatment Program
Beyond our 30 Day Assessment & Intervention Program, we have sectioned our Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Program into four distinct yet integrated program segments.
Each segment represents a phase of client involvement in the program.
The phases outlined below include an approximate length of
time each phase takes to complete. Phase completion time depends
on client willingness, motivation, and movement towards identified
goals.
Note: Allotted phase completion time may appear to be extensive.
Actual programming implementation usually includes overlap
from one phase to the next.
Phase 1 Treatment
Planning
2-4 weeks
After assessment and detox: this is a planning and development stage resulting in an Individual
Treatment Plan that guides treatment and intervention while the
young person is in the program. At this stage it is hoped that the young person will be an active particpant in the goal setting process. Sessions are designed for clients in the "pre-contemplative" or "contemplative" stages of use - meaning youth who are in denial of their addiction or have only just begun to consider their substance abuse issues.
Phase 2 Intensive Treatment Services
8-10 weeks
Individual and group counselling sessions address the client's
risk factors for chemical dependency, historical usage patterns,
barriers to treatment and recovery, impact of substance-abuse,
other presenting problems etc. The focus is on abstinence planning
and skill building. Youth will be assisted in developing skills to modify substance-abusing behaviours and move
towards a drug-free lifestyle.
Phase 3 Transition and After-Care
Planning
3-5 weeks
Counselling sessions continue in this phase. The focus however
shifts to developing an individualized "Relapse Prevention
Plan" to support the client in following through with newly
acquired skills once back in the original home environment. Clients
will be supported in coping with identified triggers and will
learn how to handle 'high-risk' situations away from our program.
Skill strategies are utilized and perfected.
Phase 4 Relapse Prevention and
Follow-up
2 weeks
The final phase of the program is implemented upon graduation
and discharge once the client is back home. The Substance Abuse Counsellor and
Family Counsellor are in regular contact with the client and family
in order to provide support and follow-up counsel to ensure the
successful implementation of the relapse prevention plan.
Holistic Approach
At Venture Academy, our approach is holistic in nature. We believe
in developing the whole person. Many addictions professionals consider
it futile to treat an addiction problem without addressing other
areas in a person's life. This is why we have developed and
offer a continuum of personal growth modules and practical experiential
learning sessions targeting essential developmental skills and family and parental support.
Counselling and skill building sessions include emotional growth
support, post-secondary education exploration, and work force
exposure. Self care expectations and daily living tasks are monitored
and supported. Venture Academy also offers an array of recreational
opportunities.
We support young people in developing and implementing strategies
that improve their everyday functioning and have an ongoing
positive impact on the quality of their lives.
We focus on solutions and skill
building.
Call toll free: 1-866-762-2211
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