Philosophy

The 'Therapeutic Community' Treatment Model

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community uses a modified 'therapeutic community' treatment model. Our approach is based on the belief that chronic addiction comes with an acquired lifestyle and that recovery requires a holistic approach that challenges deeply ingrained behaviours and teaches healthy alternatives. Believing that change is most effective when it is experienced and shared, we encourage our residents to assist each other in every aspect of their treatment. Our professional staff function as facilitators, guides and role models. Together, residents, staff and alumni comprise a supportive community in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Core Purpose
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a continuum of not-for-profit treatment services to men and women with chronic and acute drug and alcohol addictions.

Mission
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community brings together people with chronic and acute addictions to provide on-going opportunities for change and to promote a healthy lifestyle free of alcohol and drug abuse. 

This mission is accomplished through our progressive therapeutic community approach to residential treatment, aftercare services, local outreach programs and prevention education.


Vision
STC establishes the benchmark in addictions treatment and prevention for men, women and their children.  We lead the way in restoring hope, dignity and self-respect to our clients and their families, empowering them with the skills to choose a healthy lifestyle.

Our vision is that all clients will have stable housing, opportunities for employment, education and a support network so they will thrive and contribute within their communities.

Core Values:

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community will;

• Ensure a therapeutic community that promotes principles of self-help, mutual support and lifestyle change
  
  
• Ensure that clients remain our primary focus
  
  
• Respect our staff and volunteers as valued resources
  
  
• Maintain the highest standards of holistic prevention and treatment
  
  
• Encourage innovation and organizational learning
  
  
• Promote honesty and integrity
  
  
• Foster professional and personal accountability at all levels
  
  
• Practice shared decision-making and teamwork
  
  
• Uphold high standards of fiscal responsibility
  
  
• Promote and respect diversity
  
  
• Strive for continuous organizational improvement
  
  
• Act in a manner that reflects commitment to a clear statement of purpose and vision

Principles of Treatment

• Treatment should be modified to match the needs of clients, not the reverse
• Individual needs are different and client treatment plans must recognize this
• Every effort must be made to build self-esteem and incorporate opportunities for success throughout treatment
• Clients must be partners in their treatment and include shared decision making with the entire community
• Support continues when formal treatment ends, through Aftercare
• Treatment must be constantly evaluated and improved upon