The Outreach Program - Open
C.C.H.S.A Accredited 2004 - 2008
Outreach Closed Group
The Outreach Closed Group program is a 6-week Relapse Prevention Program consisting of workshops and group sessions for those primarily concerned with maintaining their sobriety. Also, the group accommodates those who feel a day program would benefit them rather than a residential treatment program. New participants begin each Monday morning.
Outreach Open Group
N.A.C.M. firmly believes in the benefits of learning or, as is so often the case, re-learning, the traditional values of our ancestors. The Outreach Program is no different. Outreach relies heavily on traditional Native cultural values and beliefs.
The Outreach Open Group program is an 8-week program with a series of meetings consisting of A.A. speaker meetings, Sharing Circles, and Native Cultural Teachings. Its objective is to provide access to basic information on alcohol/drug abuse. Program participants are offered several meetings each week and encouraged to attend regularly.
Intake - Registration
Intake/registration for the Outreach Program is by appointment only and walk in scheduled on any day Monday through Friday. Please phone (204) 586-8395 ext 0 to arrange an appointment. Appointment are made Monday to Wednesday only. Office hours are from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Office will be closed on Holidays and lunch hours.
Outreach Services
Outreach offers individual, group and family counseling; referrals to other agencies and/or resources; and chemical/alcohol assessments.
NOTE: Those on probation must submit a copy of their probation order to our agency.
Information on Outreach
For an information package on either of the Outreach Programs - Open or Closed or the Pritchard House Rehabilitation Program, contact N.A.C.M. or you can download a Referral Package. Please be sure to click the back button once you have viewed/printed the referral package.
Phone: (204) 586-8395 Ext. 0
Fax: (204) 589-3921
NOTE: Open Group Meetings are those marked ALL MAY ATTEND
The Purpose
The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba's Outreach Treatment Program has been designed to meet the needs of those members of the public who are currently dealing with addiction-related issues, but who do not feel a residential program to be appropriate.
Referrals are accepted from agencies, courts, institutions, hospitals, self and all First Peoples communities.
Services Provided:
Counseling: Individual, Family and Group
Pre and post treatment services (After Care)
Home, hospital and institutional visits
Referrals
Assessments
Workshops in schools, agencies and communities
Daily Sessions (Monday through Thursday) six week program.
Alcohol and chemical assessments.
Weekly Intake
The Outreach Treatment Program is geared toward providing information as well as support for those participants who have a sincere desire to develop strategies which will enable them to effectively deal with these issues.
Program Description and Topical Examples
The open group program consists of an eight week series of A.A. meetings, group sessions, one-day "mini workshops" on a wide variety of topics, as well as teachings in Native Cultural traditions.
The topics covered during the program include the following:
Addictions and the Native Family
Addictions Free Lifestyles
Native Cultural Teachings
Native Identity
Application of Native Spirituality
Women and Men Sharing Circles
Sweat Lodges
Ceremonies
Information Sessions on Abuses
Sexual Abuse Awareness
Assertive Behaviors
Self-esteem Building
Relaxation Exercises
Problem Solving Techniques
Grieving Cycle
Stress Management
Anger Management
Parenting Skills
Gambling Addiction
Explanation of 12 Step Groups
Nutrition and Recovery
Aerobic Exercises
Employment Readiness
Spiritual Growth
Shame and Healing the Shame
And More...
Applications And Criteria of Acceptance
Those wishing to enter the Outreach Treatment Program need only register with the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba, at our main office at 160 Salter Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Admission to the program is continuous, with applicants entering the program immediately upon registration. Applicants are expected to show a willingness to actively participate in each and every session attended. As well, participants are expected to attend a minimum of two (2) meetings per week.
Registration and assessment forms are completed during the initial contact/counselor interview. Appointments are not strictly required, though applicants are encouraged to set one up in order to keep waiting time to a minimum.
Outreach Brochure
You will need Adobe Acrobat to download brochures and the
Referral Package.
