OUR PROGRAM

We operate a Three Phase Program
After the initial assessment, the client and staff work together to design a program of recovery specific to his needs. Every resident must be committed to his own way of maintaining his sobriety, through work, education, volunteering, re-training and recreational activities.

At Rockhaven, our clients are supported while adjusting to his new lifestyle. All residents participate in household maintenance, chores and group activities.

Counselling Staff are available 5 days a week.  The house is supervised 7 days a week.

There are 2 group sessions in-house per day, including two recreational activities weekly, the men can attempt new skills of recovery supported by people who share a similar commitment to sobriety

Involvement with organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous is also an important component of recovery.  The framework of the program at Rockhaven is the 12-step philosophy (focusing on the first three steps).  Each resident attends a minimum of four self-help meetings per week in the community.  During their stay at Rockhaven, clients might also make use of some of the community services available:  such as human resources, employment agencies, family service agencies, doctors, lawyers, mental health services, out-patient programs, child & family services, treatment centers etc.

Rockhaven is not a rest home, hostel, employment service or hospital;  Rockhaven is a HOME, a recovery home.  We recognize that while a man is facing recovery he needs time to reflect and to begin thinking clearly, the maximum length of stay is six months.


Phase I

1. Provide a safe and secure living environment, post – detoxification in a positive peer oriented environment. Clients are introduced to 12 Step self help groups and the Rockhaven schedules of meetings and expectations. A review of the client’s educational needs is reviewed. Clients are assigned chores and encouraged to take responsibility for their own comforts. (laundry, linen and clothing)

2. Using the Stepped Care Approach to Recovery, clients are provided with the tools and referrals, where necessary to achieve stability. (Immediate health concerns, dental, mental health follow ups, legal commitments, personal identification and medications etc.)

3. Clients will attend in house Group Sessions and achieve an Individual Analysis with Staff to determine their goals and approach to recovery

Phase Two

1. Using the Interview Assessment as a Service Plan Template, work with Staff to make the appropriate Referrals to Outside Agencies. These may include Community or Residential Treatment for Substance Abuse, Anger Management or Grief Counseling or Gambling Addiction.

2. Continue to work within the home to improve self – esteem, learn Life Skills, develop decision making abilities and explore alternatives to former lifestyles.

Phase Three

1. Preparation and Transition of the Client into the Community. Again using the Stepped Care Model, a client will be engaged in job search and/ or educational opportunities. Referrals are suggested by further contact with Staff who may initiate, but expect the client to follow through and develop independence and autonomy.

2. An aftercare plan is developed to encourage the best possible outcome for the client when he returns to independent living when Discharged

Rockhaven accepts referrals from the following sources

Individuals - Professionals - Treatment Centres
Hospitals and Correctional Institutions

For concerned individuals and family members please contact Al-Anon / Al-Ateen at 1-888-4AL-ANON or www.al-anon.alateen.org

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADDICTIONS?  Check out the 101 series of 14 free, quick online tutorials.  These tutorials will introduce you to topics concerning substance use and mental health problems.  www.camh.net/mha101/

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