The Extended Care Program offered at Edgewood Treatment Centre, in Nanaimo, BC, is part the continuum of care provided by EHN Canada. Benefits of this post-residential-treatment program include the following:
Increasing healthy community and family support systems
Solidifying relapse prevention skills in real world settings while living in a safe environment
Advancing communication and life skills to support recovery
Developing a structured aftercare plan to assist in transition the community
Developing a life worth
Program Overview
This program provides evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment that promotes long term recovery as well as building the client’s self-sufficiency. Clients attend for 1-3 months post inpatient treatment and participate in the following programming:
Minimum of 5 groups weekly (psychoeducational and process groups)
Life skills, DBT/CBT skills, Interpersonal skills, relapse prevention
One individual session with counsellor weekly
One group recreational activity weekly
Minimum of 4 self help groups weekly
Minimum of 2 hours of volunteer work weekly
Home / Community visits when applicable and recommended
Access to one specialty group weekly as required (sexual addiction, gambling, disordered eating, healthcare professional)
Program Inclusion Criteria
Completion of an accredited inpatient program within last year
Abstinence from substance / process addiction for 30 days
Commitment of at least 4 weeks in extended care
Some exceptions may be granted depending on clinical assessment
