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Service Description

Offers a outpatient substance use treatment spaces for youth (six spaces, 12 – 18 years, all genders).

  • Participants attend Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Provides group educational and recreational programming tailored to meet the needs of individual participants, including group and individual counselling.
  • Group sessions take place once a day with a minimum of two session topics.
  • Individual and family sessions are available if parent/guardians are involved.
  • Participants attend twelve step meetings in the community (minimum two times a week).
  • Residents are required to participate in their schoolwork.
  • Post discharge planning includes vocation skills development and connecting to additional services in the community.
  • View the online Participant Manual for further information.

Eligibility

- 12 to 18 years old - All Genders - Reside in Swift Current/area - Parental/Guardian Consent (ages 12-15) - Minimum 2 weeks detoxed prior to admission date - Stable mentally/behaviorally

Application Process

To self refer:
1) Preparation: read the Participant Manual. Speak with your parent(s)/guardian(s) about your interest in attending treatment (12-15 year-olds require their consent) -- contact (306-773-0567/admissions@southwestyes.com) for help with this conversation and/or to discuss options.
2) Contact (306-773-0567/admissions@southwestyes.com) to express interest (will need to provide full name, birth date, health number, address, and phone number).
3) You will be called to begin the intake process.

For Parents/Guardians referrals:
1) Preparation: Preparation: read the Participant Manual. Speak with your youth about your interest in them attending treatment -- contact (306-773-0567/admissions@southwestyes.com) for help with this conversation and/or to discuss options.
2) Contact (306-773-0567/admissions@southwestyes.com) to express interest (if your youth is on board) (will need to provide full name, birth date, health number, address, and phone number).
3) You will be called to begin the intake process.

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: 306-773-0567

Hours of Operation

Admission and referrals occur Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Service Website

southwestyes.com/programs/

Facebook

www.facebook.com/dorieshouse/

Email

admissions@southwestyes.com

Coverage Area

Swift Current and area

Dorie’s House (Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter Inc.)

Address

205 Herbert Street East
Swift Current SK  S9H 1M3

Get Directions

- 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

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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