Prairie House: Since 1991, InnerVisions has offered a Licensed and Accredited Substance Abuse Treatment Program encompassing Twelve Step philosophy.
Goal:
Our Treatment Program provides a solid foundation in recovery for those best served by a temporary absence from their present stressful environment, and require a total immersion in a Treatment setting. Our Program supports clients to realize:
- Abstinence from substance use;
- Improved physical and psychological health;
- Improved family and social functioning;
- Improved educational/vocational functioning;
- Reduced involvement with the criminal justice system;
- Improved housing conditions;
- Increased utilization of community outpatient resources
Objectives:
- Introduction to the Twelve Step Model of Recovery
- Recognition and acceptance of alcoholism and/or addiction
- Development of coping mechanism (relapse prevention)
- Obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs
- Realization of employment/educational goals
- The opportunity to build a support network conducive to successful recovery
Activities:
- Individualized Treatment Plan
- Group therapy
- Video and oral presentations
- Written and reading assignments
- Access to medical support from a team of addiction physicians
- A.A and N.A. meetings
- Step guides, re-establishment of contact with family
Length of Stay:
InnerVisions provides a 60-day treatment model moving the client through a twelve-step program. In some cases a client can ask for an extension for a small period of time depending on their Aftercare Plan. Depending on a person's needs, InnerVisions has access to some credible Aftercare Houses that are not part of InnerVisions; they are designed to provide structure and safety, and as long as a client is making progress and following the rules, they are allowed to reside there and take all the time they need for up to one year.
Accreditation:
Our program has received the highest accreditation possible through The Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF accredited programs assure persons seeking its services that the organization meets internationally accepted standards. For more on CARF: www.carf.org.
For the last 4 years, InnerVisions has been awarded Finalist Status for Excellence in the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse by The Donner Foundation. The Donner Foundation recognizes Canadian non-profit organizations for exemplifying excellence in the delivery of community-based programs. They are Canada's largest and most prestigious non-profit recognition program.