NACM Program Evaluations

Program Evaluations are filled out by clients after their completion of the program(s). The bold words are the question asked to the clients and the italicized words are the answers from various clients. The following are a portion of the evaluations completed:

What is it about our program that helped you decide to choose NACM?

  • The traditional way of healing and friends talked about NACM, that is why I chose to do my treatment here....
  • Cultural way, excellent staff...
  • To get into my culture, and to deal with my alcohol & drug problems...
  • Cultural teachings....
  • Did you wait long to get into the program?

  • About 1 month...
  • Yes, I did, but I was lucky I got in here....
  • No...
  • The waiting list was long back home, but I kept after our A.A. Counselor back home and he knew we were serious...
  • Would you recommend our program to others?

  • I've done that in the past and still doing it....
  • Yes....
  • Yes, because I've learned a lot through Pritchard House

  • Describe the program:
    Intervention & Prevention/Pritchard House

  • The program was very understanding and very educational. I learned a lot about my aboriginal background...
  • The program was holistic to my being....I also took part in amger management, the effects of Residential Schools on me, my parents, kids and family....
  • Learned about the effects of Residential School and how far it extends...
  • The program in itself was good. I think what makes this program unique is the blend of information combined with the traditional culture and teachings. In order for Aboriginal People to connect I think that's important....

  • What did you learn?

  • I learned things like relapse prevention, how to better deal with my emotions, and proper nutrition to name a few....
  • I learned about coping mechanism and what some of my triggers are...
  • A lot about Residential schools, learn that change is good, like having new friends that want to stay away from alcohol & drugs and want a healthy environment around them.....
  • I learned how to respect other people....I realized that my children are more important than drinking....to control myself...

  • Rate the program on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest.

  • 6
  • 6
  • 8
  • 8
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9