Inpatient Substance Use Treatment (Dorie’s House)
Provided by: Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter
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Service Description
Offers a six-bed inpatient substance use treatment program for youth (12 – 18 years, all genders). Provides youth with opportunities to evaluate how their substance misuse impacts their lives and the lives of those around them. Offers a culturally appropriate, non-discriminatory and sensitive setting.
- Provides group educational and recreational programming tailored to meet the needs of individual residents
- Group and individual counselling
- Length of stay is decided on an individual basis
- Group sessions are once a day with a minimum of two session topics
- Individual and family sessions are available if parents/guardians are involved
- Requires twelve step meetings in the community, minimum two times/week.
- Residents are required to participate in their schoolwork
- Offers post discharge planning which includes vocation skills development and connection to additional services in the community.
- View the online Participant Manual for further information.
Eligibility
- 12 to 18 years old - All Genders - Parental/Guardian Consent (ages 12-15) - Minimum 2 weeks detoxed prior to admission date - Stable mentally/behaviorally - Provincial access
Application Process
To Self Refer:
1. Read the Participant Manual to understand what to expect.
2. Speak with your parent(s)/guardian(s) about your interest in attending treatment.
3. Call 306-773-0567 or email: admissions@southwestyes.com to discuss options.
4. If interested provide full name, birth date, health number, address, and phone number.
5. You will be called to begin the intake process.
For Parent/Guardian Referrals:
1. Read the Participant Manual.
2. Speak with your youth about your interest in them attending treatment.
3. Call 306-773-0567 or email: admissions@southwestyes.com) to discuss options.
4. If your youth is interested they will need to provide their full name, birth date, health number, address, and phone number.
5. You will be called to begin the intake process.
Referrals from a teacher, friend, family member, pastor, etc.:
1. Read the Participant Manual.
2. Talk to the youth and parent(s)/guardian(s) and share your thoughts on the youth's need for the services.
3. Call 306-773-0567 or email admissions@southwestyes.com.
For Saskatchewan Health Authority Worker referral information, visit the website.
For non-parent/guardian (teacher, friend, family member, pastor, etc.) referral information, visit the website.
Fees
None
Fax: 306-773-0567
Business Line: 306-773-8937
Hours of Operation
Admission and Referrals occur Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Service Website
Coverage Area
Residence located in Swift Current but is available to all Saskatchewan residents.
Languages Offered
English
Dorie’s House (Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter Inc.)
Address
205 Herbert Street East
Swift Current SK S9H 1M3
- Downtown - Accessible by local public transportation - Doctor's office, library, pharmacy and local shops nearby - Small Rural City in Southwest Saskatchewan
Mailing Address
Southwest YES, Inc.
Box 103
Swift Current SK S9H 3V5
- 24/7 Youth Emergency Shelter (Dorie’s House)
- Inpatient Substance Use Treatment (Dorie’s House)
- Outpatient Substance Use Treatment (Dorie’s House)
- Youth Empowerment Strategy Outreach Program (Dorie’s House)
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Open and accessible by phone 24/7.
Emergency Beds accessible 24/7.
Referrals and Admission for Substance Misuse Treatment occurs on Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Youth Employment Strategy Programming occurs Monday - Friday evenings and weekends.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment req’d; Wheelchair Lift;
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