‘Namgis Residential Addiction Treatment Centre - Alert Bay
Addictions / Substance Use and Indigenous Services
Provided by 'Namgis First Nation
A residential addictions treatment centre facilitating the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of those 19+ years of age who are in need of help.
The 'Namgis Treatment Centre (NTC) provides a co-ed 6 week residential treatment program rooted in cultural connection to those aged 19+ with substance abuse issues, with a limit of 15 individuals per treatment cycle. Services include assessment; alcohol and drug education; crisis intervention; client orientation; cultural activities; professional consultation; life skills/personal development; group counselling; individual counselling; treatment and aftercare planning; referrals; intake; recreation therapy; traditional medicines; case management.
Cost & Eligibility
Cost & Eligibility
- NTC is fully funded for those with a Status card; the Centre is unable to accept Non-Status clients at this time
- Clean Time: Client is required to be a minimum ten (10) days substance free AND to be clear of medical detoxification.
- Medications: All prescriptions must be up-to-date, and in a blister pack if needed. Prescribed narcotics will not be dispensed during the six week program.
- Probation: Clients on probation are required to submit a copy of their probation order prior to entering the program.
- Physical Examination: This is a counselling-based program, not a psychotherapy program, so clients must have a complete physical examination prior to admission.
- Court Issues: Court dates are not to fall during the six week program. Referrals will be screened by a review panel and decision made, pending the nature of the offence. NTC does not accept sex offenders.
- Travel: Travel costs are the responsibility of the referral worker to arrange with the client. NTC requires that pre-arrangements be made for return travel in case the client decides to leave the program before completion, or is discharged early for inappropriate group behavior.
- Preparedness and Readiness: Residents will be orientated to house chores and guidelines in the first week of the program. In order to focus on their work, residents are to ensure business matters are taken care of prior to arriving.
- The Client Application Package must be completed by the Referral Worker (social worker) and the Client together; client self-referrals are not accepted. Please ensure entire package has been completed legibly before it is mailed/faxed to the Intake Coordinator.If you live in the area and do not have a Referral Worker, please contact the Intake Coordinator to begin the application process.
250-974-5522 ext. 2131 (Intake Coordinator)
Public email: Mary.Hunt@namgis.bc.ca
Website: https://namgis.bc.ca/health-wellness/
'Namgis Wellness Centre - 48 School Road, Alert Bay, British Columbia, V0N 1A0
Office Staff & Addiction Programming Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
For after-hours/weekend support please call 778-912-6510
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Application only through Referral Worker
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by 'Namgis First Nation:
- Free Mental Health Supports - Alert Bay
- Early Child and Aboriginal Infant Development Programs - Alert Bay
- Health and Wellness Services - 'Namgis First Nation
Availability
Service area: Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Sointula + show cities
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
- Addiction Counselling
- Indigenous-led Addiction Support
- Addiction Treatment - Residential: Indigenous
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment and Support for Recovery for Alcoholics
Indigenous Services
- Addiction Counselling
- Indigenous-led Addiction Support
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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