Addiction Resource Guide



Sunshine Coast Health Centre

Freestanding Chemical Dependency Rehab

The Program
"In Its Own Words"

STATISTICS

Self Description:

"A peer-centered program for men utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach to client care."


Treatment Philosophy:

"An abstinence based program rooted in the 12 Step philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous."


Approach to Dual Diagnosis:

"Clients admitted with dual diagnosis; consulting psychiatrist on staff."


Family Program:

"Centered on education about the disease of chemical dependency, Step 1 (Al-Anon Approach), self-care, and strategies to begin disentangling one's life from a loved one's addiction."


Position on 12 Step Involvement:

"Strong emphasis placed on working Step 1, studying the Big Book and participating in AA or NA."


Position on Confrontation:

"Therapeutic confrontation only; no hot seats or attempts at ego reduction."


Additional Characteristics:

"Minnesota Model facility with oceanfront on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Ideal location and limited size (20 beds)conducive to privacy and reflection."

GENERAL:

    Number of Beds: 20
    Detox Available: Yes

  • Last Year's Admissions:

    Total Annual Admits Data Not Supplied
    Average Length of Stay 50 days
    Percent of Women 0%
    Percent under 25 20%
    Percent with College Education DNS
    Percent Covered by Public Assistance 0%
    Receiving some form of psychiatric medication other than for detoxification30%

  • Admissions Procedures:

    Night Admission Available: Yes
    Weekend Admission available: Yes
    Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: No

SPECIAL POPULATIONS:



Facility has separate program for:
  • Family
  • Men


  • PAYMENT INFORMATION:

    Self-pay Cost: $250 per day
    Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: Yes
    Medicare Coverage accepted: No
    Insurance Coverage verified before admission: No
    Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: Yes

    LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:

    Licensed by: Community Care Facility Act
    Type of License: Adult Residential Facility
    Accredited by: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

    Contact Information:
    Admissions Telephone Number: (866) 487-9010
    General Information: (604) 487-9050
    Address: 2174 Fleury Road
    Powell River, British Columbia V8A4Z2