Mental illness and Substance Use Disorders (Addiction) do not only affect the sufferer. Usually the family and those closely associated with the patient experience severe emotional, physical, financial, and other problems as a result of an individual’s problem.
This is perhaps one of the most important components of our services. Screening and assessment provide abasis on which treatment procedure and placement are determined. it’s done by our qualified clinical staffs like psychiatric nurses and doctors, addiction professionals and counseling psychologists. Our assessments are done using WHO accredited screening and assessment tools
This is done to provide the accuracy of the information obtained from other assessment and screening tools. This information helps to determine the treatment plan for each and individual client. Some drugs that we screen include: alcohol, cannabis, opioids, cocaine, prescribed drugs and others.
The first step in treating Substance/Alcohol Use Disorder is medically supervised withdrawal management, commonly referred to as detox. Within a professional treatment program, addiction detox allows individuals to be safe and comfortable during the withdrawal process. This initial process if well handled, makes ongoing treatment much more effective.
We provide structured inpatient treatment programs and residential care aimed at delivering the most comprehensive care possible, Our Inpatient Programs provide diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive, individualized treatment for patients with serious psychiatric illnesses. We realize that patients may come to our centres for care under difficult circumstances, and we are dedicated to working together to facilitate a healthy and effective process of healing. Our approach to treatment planning involves working together with patients and families to develop recommendations for every aspect of treatment during their stay in our facility, including individual and group psychotherapy, psycho social activities, and medications. Treatment plans also include recommendations for patients to continue to manage illness after they are discharged from the centres.
The greatest advantage to outpatient programs is that they allow you to maintain your professional job and family obligations while working on your recovery or maintaining your new-found sobriety. There are different levels of outpatient care, which provides you with the choices necessary to tailor your treatment to your needs and schedule. This treatment option is dependent on the outcome of your screening and assessment.
Our Outpatient Clinics provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment and care for patients and families whose lives have been touched by an array of mental health conditions. We treat and care for individuals in every life stage including children, adolescents and adults. The clinics also provides treatment for specialised populations including seniors, women, and patients with a co-existing medical disorders. Consultation and ongoing treatment is provided by our team of psychiatrists and psychologists. Our clinic excels in the management of a wide range of diagnoses, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, personality disorders, grief and bereavement, and trauma. We provide individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management matched to patients’ treatment needs. Our clinical staff is trained in a range of short-term and long-term techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive Therapy, and Compassionate Inquiry.
Just as we understand that treatment is just one component in the long-term recovery process for the afflicted individual, so too do we realize that family members may benefit from ongoing support as they deal both with their own issues and the challenges posed by their loved one’s disorder and recovery. The more the family is involved in the recovery process, the greater the opportunity for successful treatment outcomes.
Throughout the treatment stay, our multidisciplinary team works with patients todevelop an individualized aftercare plan. This can include continuing treatment in an outpatient facility, where individual and group therapy sessions are held on a regular basis. Attending private individual counselling can also be highly effective at preventing relapse. Attending 12-step or other types of self-help programs is another good aftercare choice.
We believe that a critical component of a wellness workplace program is providing assistance or support to employees who have emotional or mental health problems. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are generally the most effective vehicles for addressing poor workplace performance that may stem from their personal problems. EAPs are an excellent benefit to the employees and their families and clearly demonstrate employers respect for their staff. They also offer an alternative to dismissal and minimize an employer’s legal vulnerability by demonstrating efforts to support employees.
We work collaboratively with our professional partners across the country, including healthcare providers, companies and employers, unions, and insurers. With a full offering of quality programs from intensive outpatient to inpatient options, we can help you find the right treatment for each individual.
We provide evidence-based information to individuals, community members, organizations and institutions about the use of alcohol, drugs and mental health. This is aimed at creating awareness, identifying, screening and treating individuals with signs of mental conditions. We believe that prevention works better than waiting until the problem is acute or severe.
Self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous provide a supportive community of peers, where everyone is going through a similar struggle. Though many self-help groups are part of formal treatment programs, you are encouraged to attend these groups beyond completion of the program.
