Rideauwood
What is Choices and Change?
Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services offers this program for adults with substance use concerns, who wish to learn to moderate their use and learn to use in a way that is safe. For more information, please contact Krista Shackleford-Lye at 613-724-4881 x210 ;
KShacklefordLye@rideauwood.org.
KShacklefordLye@rideauwood.org.
Who participates in Choices and Change?
Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services offers this program for adults with substance use concerns, who wish to learn to moderate their use and learn to use in a way that is safe. For more information, please contact Krista Shackleford-Lye at 613-724-4881 x210 ;
KShacklefordLye@rideauwood.org.
KShacklefordLye@rideauwood.org.
Purpose
Clients will learn how to moderate substance use, and will learn safer consumption practices. This can lead to increases in one’s well-being, as well as the pursuit of other goals (health improvement, employment, housing, etc.)
Structure
The program is psychoeducational, using approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural exercises. Clients address coping skills, triggers and urges, and stress management
Program Plan
-12 weekly (1.5hour) groups (8 groups needed for completion)
-Individual counsel
-Before group begins, each client will have a first session with their counsellor to discuss goals.