INPATIENT TREATMENT

At Cedars we recognize that addiction disorders are treatable illnesses and that with specific care properly applied, abstinence and long-term success can be expected.

Cedars at Cobble Hill is committed to ensuring that each patient receives the best possible treatment for that individual.  This is accomplished through thorough assessment and re-assessment of how the patient is responding to treatment.  We also believe that each individual wants to change and knows how they would like to live their lives.  Those who present as they do not want to change are often frightened of the prospect of entering into rehabilitation.  Motivating patients through the stages of early recovery is a primary responsibility of the staff.  Cedars clinical and support staff will invite each patient to explore how to reach their goals of recovery,  a full recovery, that will include improved self esteem, fulfilling relationships and accomplishing individual goals  This is reached not by confronting the individual, but by inviting them into a process of recovery.  The staff at Cedars believe that this individual approach will lead to what we describe as a full recovery.

INDIVIDUALIZED CARE

"Cedars gave me the tools to stay sober one day at at time and for that I am grateful, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me my life back."

Tracy.G

Our milti-disciplinary treatment program includes:

• Separate residences for men and women.
• Medical Detoxification when required
• A comprehensive medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual assessment process.
• A comprehensive medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual assessment process.
• Individualized plans to ensure each client is matched to the right treatment. Treatment may include separate treatment streams for clients with co-occurring disorders in order to effectively treat both illnesses.
• Gender specific groups on a regular basis. A length of stay that is determined by measured progress toward patient and staff identified goals.
• Equine facilitated therapy.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Spiritual guidance from our team of chaplains and local First Nations Elders.
• An approach to recovery that emphasizes balance.  Good nutrition, yoga and exercise are an essential part of a full recovery.
• 7-day a week training with our physical trainer
• Twelve step facilitation therapy is supported by on campus twelve step meetings.

See a sample of our Daily Schedule here

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

An increasing number of people who seek help for addictions also have been diagnosed with a co-existing psychiatric disorder.  These illnesses become inter-related in a complex way.  Both the disorders will need to be treated if the individual is to experience a full, sustainable recovery.  This will be done through assessment and re-assessment by our medical and psychiatric staff.  Cedars at Cobble Hill has consulting relationships with psychiatrists, psychologists, eating disorder specialists, pain management doctors, PTSD psychologists and providers of spiritual guidance.

RELAPSE PREVENTION PLANNING

In order to create a viable relapse prevention plan, each individual patient must identify high risk situations and create plans for handling those situations, then present their relapse prevention plan to their counsellor and group members for feedback. A relapse prevention plan includes awareness  of personal avoidance and escape strategies, steps for redirecting addictive thoughts, and how to manage emotional distress. It often appears as though a relapse “just happened” when in reality the relapse began long before the compulsive act, in the more subtle change of attitudes and behaviours. The relapse prevention plan helps the patient recognize their personal  symptoms before they lead to a relapse.

CONTINUING CARE

Cedars at Cobble Hill views treatment from addiction disorders as a 24 month process.  The beginning phase will be done in a residential setting.  This will include medical detoxification and a comprehensive medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual assessment and treatment process.  Following the residential component, the next phase of treatment is 6 months of weekly continuing care meetings in your home community.  What we accomplish in the residential setting is vital to set the foundation of recovery.  However, this can be undone very quickly if this work is not maintained. These continuing care groups will be facilitated by a trained professional for a minimum of 6 months post treatment. The third phase of treatment is continued maintenance of the continuing care plan, while maintaining contact with Cedars and our continuing care team.  Cedars also offers the “Connections Program” for those with 6 or more months of recovery.  This acts as a refresher for those who feel they need some extra support in their early recovery.  This is also open for those in the community who have not attended the Cedars at Cobble Hill residential program.