TREATMENT PROGRAM

Rainbow Lodge offers a four week residential program designed to help individuals deal with substance abuse. We provide a culturally based program with a 12 Step Foundation and Life Skills approach for individuals.

REFERRAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older
Determined to get sober and live a good life
All Clients must be willing to abide by the Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre's Rules and Regulations
Personal / Business matters which include finances, medical appointments, child care, family or personal relationships, must be taken care of prior to intake day; so that it does not interfere with the client's treatment.
All clients must be detoxified and free from alcohol withdrawal symptoms at least 7 days prior to admittance.  For other drugs, 2 - 3 weeks detoxification is required.

OTHER SERVICES OFFERED

Day-Patient - Community members are referred to the day-program if unable to stay in the centre. 

Out-Patient - This program is specifically for community members who are unable to participate in the four week program.
 

OVERVIEW OF THE FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM
 
Each day will begin with a Smudge using the sacred medicines; followed by a group Sharing Circle.

Week 1:  Self Assessment  The first week in treatment will focus on completing all admission procedures, reviewing House Policies and group building. Also, Steps 1 through 3 will be covered; these steps will involve self-evaluations.

Week  2:  Individual Program Plans  The second week in treatment will focus on developing individual treatment goals. Clients will be required to maintain a personal journal while in treatment. This week continues with Steps 4 through 8.

Week 3:  Problem Solving  The third week in treatment will focus on individual client issues and conflict resolution. This week will focus on emotions, participants will learn ways of dealing with negative emotions. Steps 9 through 12 will be covered. Clients will learn ways of developing positive relationships.

Week 4:  Maintenance  The fourth and final week of treatment will focus on continuum care for clients. Clients will learn about relapse prevention and will develop Aftercare plans to assist in on-going recovery.

Evening / Weekend Programs  Residents - are required to participate in scheduled programming for evenings as well as weekends.  Day-Patients - are encouraged to attend weekend programs; Tuesday and Sunday night AA meetings; and also encouraged to attend Video and Craft nights.
 

INTAKE PROCESS
 

INTAKE PROCEDURES

1.  Completion of the Treatment Referral Form with Pre-Admission Medical Form
2.  A mandatory Standardized Assessment Tool is now to accompany the Treatment Referral Forms
3.  Screening of applicants will be completed for final approval
4.  Pending final approval, acceptance letter will be forwarded to worker or client
5.  Travel arrangements to our facility must be forwarded to Intake Office prior to admission day
6.  Incomplete applications will delay process of client application screening.