Whiskyjack Treatment Centre program offers 22 beds for residential treatment services of which 12 beds are dedicated to solvent abuse and 10 beds for other addictions. The program is designed to accommodate First Nation Youth, ages 11 to 17. The program is based on providing effective holistic healing for youth and their families within a safe environment of respect, trust and love. The program is offered continuously throughout the year for female and male clients with both programs operating simultaneously but separated by gender. Intake occurs continuously.
When necessary and appropriate, Psychological and Psychiatric assessments are referred out.
Treatment Program Includes:
- Individual Therapy: Expressive Arts Therapy, Traditional Native Therapy
- Individual & Group Counselling: Reality Therapy, Life/Social Skills, Personal Life Management,
- Violence Prevention, Sexuality, Addictions
- Group Therapy: Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Grief & Loss
- Traditional Native Therapy: Sweat Lodge, Pipe, Smudge, Fasting & Naming Ceremonies; Clan, Male & Female Roles & Responsibilities and other Traditional Teachings.
- Family Program: Parenting Skills, Parent Support, support networks, family dynamics
- Education: On site classroom.
- Recreation: swimming, skating, bowling, outdoor/indoor team sports, camping, field trips, Gym
- Health Services: regular Doctor, Dentist & Eye Doctor appointments, referrals for other health care needs
- Personal Life Management: Structured and systematic program, develop coping skills.
Mailing Address:
Whiskyjack Treatment Centre
336 Thompson Drive
Thompson, Manitoba
Canada – R8N 0C4
Phone and Fax Number
Phone: 1-204-359-8995
Fax: 1-204-359-6497