Salvation Army Men’s Addictions Recovery Program

Address:420 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R9
Phone:(403) 410-1150
Fax:(403) 410-1098
Email:don.wilfong@centreofhope.org
Website:www.salvationarmy.ca/prairies
Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Fees:Yes:
The following types of financial support are available:
EII (Employment Immigration and Industry)
EI (Employment Insurance)
AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Self-pay
Brief Description of Services Provided:

The Men's Addictions Recovery Program is a long-term residential program that exists to assist clients make positive choices leading to a more fulfilling life. The Addictions Recovery Program is tailored to meet the individual needs of its clients and includes four phases.

Phase 1: Residential Orientation and Assessment (~2 wks): Clients are assessed (physically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually) and an individual treatment plan and goals are created.

Phase 2: Recovery (~4 wks): Clients begin an eclectic recovery program, targeting addictions to alcohol and other drugs. This includes counselling in individual and group settings, as well as interactive workshops.

Phase 3: Relapse Prevention (~6 wks): After completing their initial recovery program,clients are counseled on relapse prevention, exit planning, life skills training, community re-integration and the implementation of a follow-up support system.

Phase 4: Transitional Housing (up to 1 yr. from intake): Must have completed all paperwork and graduated from program. Goal is to build a healthy social life outside treatment centre which supports sobriety. All Phase 4 residents must be actively seeking housing. Residents must have secured employment and or schooling. All Phase 4 residents must be linked with outside resources and or continued outside counseling. Clients must continue to be actively involved in community life.

Special Populations:Aboriginal, Court Involved, Concurrent disorders (mental health issues), Drug Treatment Court, Parole Clients, Canadian Mental Health Diversion project
Referral Process:

Referrals come from other treatment facilities, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, employers, detox centres, families, and self-referrals.

Applications and Assessments are usually made in person with our Intake Worker. This application is then presented to the treatment team for final acceptance. We also hve a volunteer who visits the Calgary Remand Centre, Alpha House Detox Centre, and the Renfrew Recovery Detox Centre on a weekly basis to conduct intake and assessments.

Programs Offered:

Men's Addictions Recovery Program

Restrictions or Exclusions Criteria: 

Restrictions and Exclusion criteria:
- History of rape or violence against women.
- History of violent behaviour.
- Cannot be on Methadone.
- Unstable psychiatric condition.
- Applicants must be free of alcohol and drug use for a period of 5 days prior to admission.
- Applicant's primary addiction must be either drug or alcohol. Mental health issues and other process addictions (ie. Gambling, sex, eating disorders, etc.) must be secondary.
- Applicant must be willing to accept exposure to Christian values and principles.