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Management / Counseling |
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Ongoing
assessment of the client and their strengths and struggles,
ongoing adjustment of the treatment plan, linking to and
co-ordination of required services, monitoring and support,
developing and implementing the discharge plan and advocacy
for the client. |
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Options also offers a variety of
psycho-educational and treatment groups: |
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Seeking Safety |
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This is a phase
1 treatment group for post-traumatic stress disorder and
substance abuse, focusing strictly on coping with present
day symptoms. Abstinence as a goal is required, and some
clean/sober time is recommended or at least a serious
willingness to work toward this goal. An intake interview
is required. |
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Structured Relapse Prevention |
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An open,
psycho-educational group that provides strategies for
preventing relapse in a safe supportive environment. |
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Problem Solving and Support |
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A non-judgmental
drop-in support group for people who are concerned with
their substance use or gambling and want to talk about
issues pertaining to their use or their recovery. We ask
that you do not drink or use on the day of the group.
Mondays and Fridays 1:00 pm-2:15 pm. |
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Problem Gambling |
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Assessment and
counseling services for problem gamblers and/or gamers as
well as concerned others. Educational seminars on problem
gambling and prevention available. Self-referral by problem
gambler or concerned other. |
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Motherwise |
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An outreach
program that provides counseling, support and education to
women who have substance use concerns and who are pregnant/
parenting children aged 0 to 6. Women do not need to have
custody of their children to access this service. Call
(613) 483-3676. |
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Managing Powerful Emotions |
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A
psycho-educational course on understanding and regulating
powerful emotions. The group is for both men and women in
any stage of recovery. Referrals from an internal counselor
are required. |
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The Anti-depression Group |
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A psycho-educational group for
those struggling with depression and substance abuse. The
focus is on learning new skills and strategies to help set
goals, overcome negative thinking and improve your social
life. Internal referral required. |
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Assertiveness |
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A
psycho-educational group, which looks at different
communication styles and barriers to assertiveness. |
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Anger Management |
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A
psycho-educational group which looks at skill development
and strategies to effectively reduce and control anger.
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Thinking Things Through |
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This psycho-educational group
provides individuals with the opportunity to think about and
explore their relationship with alcohol and drugs.
Abstinence not a requirement. |
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Women’s Aftercare |
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A group for
women who are seeking to maintain their recovery. This
group is designed for women who have attended either a
treatment program or groups, or who have a significant
period of drug or alcohol free time. An intake interview is
required. |
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Aftercare |
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A therapy-based
group that works on issues related to recovery from
substance abuse. This group is for individuals who have
completed a substance abuse treatment program and other
Options’ groups. A minimum of 3 months substance free is
required. Daytime and evening groups available. Groups are
open to both women and men. An intake interview is
required. |
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Back On Track |
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Options for
Change is a service provider for the Remedial measures
program for impaired drivers. Assessments, courses and
follow-up available. |
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