Stonehenge Residential Program

Residential Treatment - Program Structure

While our services are offered to men and women alike, our residential program is not co-ed. The men's and women's programs are run on separate properties. Research shows that men and women not only become addicted for different reasons, but also respond to treatment in different ways. Maintaining separate programs allows for these gender-specific issues to be addressed. However, the overall structure of both the men's and women's 4-6 month residential treatment program is the same, and consists of the following core components:

Orientation (2 weeks)
Orientation phase allows both the Stonehenge staff and the new resident the opportunity to determine "program fit". All new residents are paired with a supportive peer (usually a senior resident) to guide and support them through the various parts of the program. In this phase, no outside communication with family or friends is allowed so that the resident can focus on the program.

Dougan Hall, Men's residence

Active Treatment (3-4 months)
The core component our treatment program, this phase includes individual and group therapy, workforce therapy, leisure & learning activities, art therapy, life skills, anger management as well as outings in the community. It also includes our Recognition Awards every Friday. The timeframe is a range because we cater certain components of our program to address the specific needs of each individual resident. We recognize that every resident is different and will therefore move through the program at their own pace.

Century Home, Women's residence

Re-Entry & Transition (4-6 weeks)
In this phase, residents begin to rebuild their lives and prepare to transition back into their home community through staff-assisted searches for employment, housing and education. Building recovery supports, developing community connections and relapse prevention are integral components of this phase. If required, trips to local resource centres, libraries and government offices occur in this phase.

Morrow Hall, Men's residence

Commencement 
Our monthly celebration for graduating residents, in the company of family, friends, fellow residents and Stonehenge staff.

 

Residential Methadone Maintenance Program

Program delivery of the Stonehenge Residential Methadone Maintenance Program is based on a client-centred approach of mutual respect and support, informed choice and a view of methadone as a medication and a clinical intervention. The program consists of four integrated components:

 1) Clinical support from our Methadone Treatment Team/Group Therapists
 2) Medical support through our partnership with a local physician
 3) Methadone dispensing through our partnership with a local pharmacy
 4) Urine screening through our partnership with local laboratory services

Coordination of the above services is done by our Harm Reduction Residential Counsellor. This staff member also provides case management, crisis intervention, education and community referrals. Program activities include orientation to the program, weekly appointments with the methadone physician, weekly urine screening and weekly or monthly therapy groups, dependant on client stability. Additional individual appointments are available with the Harm Reduction Residential Cousellor for crisis management, follow-ups and community referrals.

 

Note on Program Rules

In order to maintain the highest degree of safety and respect for our residents we have well-defined rules and guidelines. Potential clients must understand that violating any of following four major guidelines may result in immediate discharge from the Stonehenge treatment program.

• The use and/or possession of drugs, including alcohol, is absolutely prohibited.
  
  
• Threats or acts of violence are absolutely prohibited.
  
  
• Engaging in sexual activity with other residents while in treatment is absolutely prohibited.
  
  
• The use and/or possession of electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc) is absolutely prohibited.