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Crystal Meth
Reference Guide
“Remember Your Spirit”
Native Courtworker
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia
and Counselling Dear Reference Guide User, unprotected person. A house that
once contained a lab can no longer
Association Methamphetamine, also known as
“Meth,” “Speed,” “Crank” or “Ice,”
be lived in because the gases are
absorbed by the house and release
is a powerful and highly addictive over a long period of time.
of British Columbia stimulant that affects the central
nervous system. Meth is a syn- This reference guide will be used
thetic drug produced or sold as pills, to inform Aboriginal Courtworkers,
capsules or powder that can be many of whom often work alone
smoked, snorted, injected, or swal- across the country, of the precau-
lowed. tions they should take when inter-
acting with a client on Crystal Meth.
This drug represents a clear dan- Our thanks goes to the Government
ger to our aboriginal communities of Canada and the Department of
that we have never seen before. Justice for providing the funds to
As a neurotoxin, Meth damages make this reference guide possible.
the nervous system. Its use can
cause dependence and addiction, The drug’s low cost makes it an
psychosis, stroke, dangerously high easily accessible poison to all of
body temperature, and cardiac ar- our peoples. Our goal is to prevent
rhythmia. Withdrawal often results Crystal Meth from having a chance
in severe depression and paranoia. to destroy whole communities. That
Long term users become aggres- is why we’ve also provided a list
TM sive and violent. of resource organizations in each
province and territory.
“A Helping Hand To Justice” Crystal Meth is unlike other drugs
because its production can put com- Use the guide to help our people.
The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British munities at high risk of contamina-
Columbia provides culturally appropriate services to aboriginal tion, explosion, injury and death,
among other things. This reference
people and communities consistent with their needs. Our service Darlene Shackelly
guide was created as a front line Executive Director, NCCABC
is accomplished through access to counselling and referral services weapon for fighting this drug and its
to clients with substance abuse and detox support issues; advocacy effects on individuals, families and
service for aboriginal family and youth; and to facilitate and enhance whole communities.
access to justice by assisting clients involved in the criminal justice
The guide can also be used to help
system.
local organizations and/or Chief
and Councils recognize and deal
Our dedicated employees are responsive to the needs of the with the presence of Crystal Meth
community by providing quality, innovative and educational options use or production in their com-
where people are treated with dignity and respect. munities. The toxic gases created
during the “cooking” of the chemical
cocktail can kill, injure or burn an
Phone: 604-985-5355 Fax: 604-985-8933 Email:nccabc@nccabc.net
www.nccabc.ca
Table of Contents
*This Crystal Meth Reference Guide was funded by the
Programs Branch, Department of Justice Canada. The
What is Meth...............................................................Page 6
views expressed herein are solely those of the author and
How is Meth Made...................................................Page 8
do not necessarily Represent the views of the Department
What are the effects
of Justice Canada.
of Meth on the Body ..........................................Page 10
How common is Meth Use................................Page 12
Aboriginal people and Meth...........................Page 14
*Meth Lab photos courtesy of Drug Awareness section Child Endangerment/
‘E’Division. Meth and Ecstasy....................................................Page 18
Info Sources:Royal Canadian Mounted Police, PBS, Prevention..................................................................Page 19
Health Canada, Narconon, Crystal Recovery.com How to Spot a Meth User..................................Page 20
How to Spot a Meth Lab....................................Page 22
Disclaimers: None of the commercial products shown in Why is Meth Production Dangerous...........Page 26
photographs are meant to imply that the companies en- Tips for Dealing With
dorse the use or production of illegal methamphetamine. Someone on Meth..................................................Page 28
How your Community can Fight Meth.....page 30
Special Thanks, to the R.C.M.P. “E” Divsion for provid- Community Action Plan....................................Page 32
ing real samples of Crystal Meth and MMDA to be photo-
graphed. Particular thanks to Cst. Richard De Jong for his
assistance.
Resource Guide Section
Special Thanks to Tina Keepers office for providing the (Pages 34-82)
photo for the rear cover. Canada
British Columbia
Cover Photo Elders:Margaret Harris and Sylvester Green. Alberta
All photos, graphics, layout and Saskatchewan
design, by Conrad Desjarlais Manitoba
for Abostar Publishing. Ontario
www.abostar.ca Quebec
Research and writing Nova Scotia
by Conrad Desjarlais. Prince Edward Island
NorthWest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
What is Meth? under the skin. Long-term use
may result in anxiety, insom-
Methamphetamine -- its nia, and addiction. After meth-
slang terms include ‘crystal,’
amphetamine use is stopped,
What is Meth?
‘jib,’ ‘crank,’ ‘Jenny Crank,’
several withdrawal symptoms
‘ice,’ ‘speed’ and ‘Tina’ -- is a
can occur, including depression,
powerful, addictive synthetic
anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, ag-
stimulant that causes the brain
gression, and an intense craving
to release a surge of dopa-
for the drug. Psychotic symp-
mine, creating a high that lasts
toms can sometimes persist for
from six to 24 hours. It can be
months or years after use has
smoked, snorted, orally in-
ceased.
gested, and injected. It is avail-
able in many different forms
and may be identified by colour,
which can range from white to Chronic abuse can lead
yellow to darker colours such
as red and brown. Methamphet-
to psychotic behaviour
amine comes in a powder form including intense para-
that looks like granulated crys- noia, visual and audi-
tals and in a rock form known
as “ice,” which is the smokeable
tory hallucinations,
version of methamphetamine.
Side effects of using meth
include convulsions, danger-
ously high body temperature,
stroke, cardiac arrhythmia,
stomach cramps, and shak-
ing. Chronic abuse can lead to
psychotic behaviour including
intense paranoia, visual and
auditory hallucinations, and out-
of-control rages. Chronic users
develop sores on their bodies
from scratching at “crank bugs”
which describes the common
delusion that bugs are crawling
6 7
How is Meth Made?
Making methamphetamine is
a multi-step cook process. The
How is Meth made? key ingredient is ephedrine or
its cousin, pseudoephedrine.
Both are chemicals found in
over-the-counter cold, cough
and allergy medicines. Ad-
ditional chemicals are used to
isolate the ephedrine or pseu-
doephedrine, cook it into meth,
and process it into a form for
consumption. These chemicals
can be cheap, everyday house-
hold items like ammonia, lye,
and red phosphorus scraped
from matchbook covers. Start
to finish, the cook process takes
about 48 hours and can be haz-
ardous because at one or more
stages, the solution needs to be
heated, producing toxic fumes
and the chance of explosion.
Examples of toxic chemicals
may include:
• acetone
• lithium batteries
• iodine
• rubbing alcohol
• drain cleaners containing
sulfuric acid or muriatic
acid
• ether (engine starter)
• paint thinner
• kerosene
(These products are only a small portion of
8 the dangerous chemicals that go in to making meth.)
What are the effects of poor judgment and dangerous,
hyperactive behavior. For
Meth on the body? instance, many addicts have
What are the effects of
committed petty and violent
Methamphetamine causes the crime when high on the drug,
body to release large amounts of and even for casual users the
Meth on the body?
dopamine, a neurotransmitter, drug can increase the libido and
resulting in a prolonged sense lead them to engage in risky,
of pleasure or euphoria for the unprotected sex. Long-time us-
user; however, over time, this ers have been known to develop
causes severe side effects. With symptoms of psychosis, includ-
repeated use, meth depletes the ing paranoia.
brain’s stores of dopamine and
actually destroys the wiring of Source:pbs.org
the dopamine receptors. This
is a major reason why users
become so addicted to the drug; This is a major reason
without it they are no longer why users become so
able to experience pleasure (a addicted to the drug;
condition known as anhedonia),
and they usually slip into a deep without it they are no
depression. Although dopamine longer able to experience
receptors can grow back over pleasure (a condition
time, studies have suggested known as anhedonia),
that chronic meth use can cause
other permanent brain damage,
such as declines in reasoning,
judgment and motor skills.
In addition, meth is a powerful
stimulant that causes the heart
to race and the blood vessels
to constrict, which can lead
to a number of serious medi-
cal problems, including heart
attack, stroke and even death.
During these energy-fueled
meth “runs,” which can last
(Pipe used to smoke crystal meth)
days, users generally exhibit
10 11
How common is Meth
Information, such as hospital
use? admissions, shows that the num-
General population surveys
ber of people seeking treatment
on alcohol and other drug use
for Meth problems is growing.
are often done by telephone
How common is
Police have also uncovered
interviews. You may have even
more clandestine laboratories
participated in surveys done
producing Meth. They have
through questionnaires at your
Meth use?
also seized greater quantities of
school. These studies show a
Meth. All these factors point to
low rate of Meth use in the gen-
increasing Meth use, particular-
eral population.
ly in British Columbia, Alberta,
For example, a major recent
Ontario and Quebec.
survey, the Canadian Addictions *Source Health Canada
Survey 2004 (CAS), asked peo-
ple about their use of “speed”, standard surveys and
an informal term that covers all
amphetamines, including Meth. interviews in the general
The CAS showed that 0.8% of population likely miss
Canadians reported using speed hard-to-reach people
at least once in the previous 12 such as street youth.
months.
That doesn’t seem like a big FINALLY BE IT RE-
percentage so why the big deal? SOLVED that the National
Firstly, 0.8% of Canadians 15 Chief call for a strong em-
year and older equals about phasis on the crystal meth
two hundred thousand people epidemic among First Nations
so, while that number is much youth and the need for support
smaller than some other sub- to address this issue and other
stances, it’s still significant. emerging addictions, during
Also, standard surveys and the September 2006 Interna-
interviews in the general popu- tional Conference on Harm
lation likely miss hard-to-reach Reduction from Substance
people such as street youth. Abuse in Vancouver.
Information from other sources Excerpt of the Assembly of
suggests that Meth use is much First Nations Motion on Meth
higher among this group.
12 13
Urban Aboriginal
Aboriginal People
Meth was first known in Canada as a Downtown Eastside Vancou-
ver problem. It has quickly spread to other Urban centres such as:
Kamloops, Prince George, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Calgary,
and Meth
Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. Ontario, Que-
bec, and now the Maritimes also face serious issues with Meth.
The increase of Aboriginal meth users from west to east has seen
a gradual and steady increase. The connection between Urban
Aboriginal and on-reserve meth use is tremendous. Due to the por-
tability of “Meth labs” the drug is as likely to occur in an Urban
setting as well as a rural or on reserve setting.
On and Off Reserve
It was reported in a Toronto Sun column from August 20, 2006, by
Christina Blizzard that” Crystal meth is manufactured in homes on
the reserves and is rapidly becoming a headache for community
workers”.
In 2005 at an Aboriginal Health conference it was also reported
that *“Crystal Meth wreaks havoc on reserve”. Crystal meth use in
the Fort Macleod area has become higher, per capita, than in Har-
lem, a Mount Sinai neurologist told a Blood Tribe conference.
“I moved back to Alberta to raise quarter horses, thinking I was
leaving the meth problem back in Harlem and the Bronx,” Dr. Wil-
liam Tatton told the crowd of about 200.
“I was wrong. This drug, unchecked, will destroy a generation of
young people, and people had better wake up to it.”
*Source: Métis Centre-National Aboriginal Health Organization
(NAHO)
14 15
Aboriginal amphetamine, highlights youth
and aboriginal people as the two Aboriginal recommendations from
Communities: groups that are at particular risk. the Premier’s Task Force on Crystal
A Quick Snapshot Manitoba has their our own Meth in Alberta:
Meth Strategy, it includes;
British Columbia has been very measures to restrict the sup- • The Government of Alberta should work with the Government of
active in supporting Aboriginal ply and production of the drug, Canada to ensure that Aboriginal children, youth and young people
communities in the fight to stop have access to any prevention, treatment, and healing programs it pro-
promote collaboration between
vides for crystal Meth addiction.
Meth. The Union of B.C. Mu- policing and other agencies,
nicipalities has funded various develop public awareness of the • The Government of Alberta should direct its departments that work
Aboriginal workshops and pre- dangers of meth, and deal with with Aboriginal communities to build and implement drug prevention
vention programs. While hav- the consequences of meth use and education strategies for Aboriginal youth and young adults.
ing done a fair job in engaging with additional resources for
Aboriginal youth participation the treatment of meth and other • The Government of Alberta should support Aboriginal community
and the Aboriginal community addictions. mobilization initiatives that build strong relationships, promote safe
as a whole. and healthy families, and focus on helping children, youth and young
Ontario formed The Crystal people develop their full potential through a Meth-free future.
Alberta has the most compre- Meth Working Group to develop
hensive action plan and rec- • The Government of Alberta should work with the Government of
a provincial response to deter-
Canada to support Aboriginal communities that are committed to a
ommendations than any other mine the scope of the problem Meth free future by ensuring that they have access to existing Govern-
province in Canada. Although in Ontario, look at what is done ment of Alberta programs and services, including treatment, healing
other western provinces have in other jurisdictions to fight and after care programs and services, family and youth supports, and
dedicated resources and are still meth and what the provincial drug and crime prevention initiatives.
dedicating serious resources to government could do to assist
the Crystal Meth epidemic, Al- communities, health care pro- • The Government of Canada should rescind its policy of requiring Ab-
berta’s taskforce on Meth is the fessionals, educators and police original people to return to their home reserve for treatment services.
most recent and fleshed out plan services in dealing with the use This would allow Aboriginal people to choose treatment where they
for Aboriginal people. These and production of the drug. want it while still receiving federal government financial support.
recommendations are universal
in nature and could be adopted • The Government of Alberta, through AADAC, should establish after
See the reference section
care facilities for Aboriginal youth and young people who are mov-
by British Columbia and the of the guidebook for more ing back to their community after treatment so they can receive the
rest of Canada. The full recom- detailed information on appropriate life skills training and support in an environment that is
mendations are highlighted on Canada and a province by connected to their Aboriginal community and culture.
the next page. province breakdown on
resource contact information. Source: Premier’s Task Force on Crystal Meth
Saskatchewan government’s
recent strategy report on meth-
16 17
Child Endangerment Prevention
Child
Children are growing and developing physically and mentally.
Endangerment
Children in homes where people are cooking Meth will likely have It is important to direct attention to resources that prevent Ab-
longlasting or permanent damage to their bodies and brains. In original youth and young Aboriginal adults from using metham-
some meth labs, children’s food and beds were found right beside phetamine. By ensuring they never start and by intervening early,
Children are growing and minimizing the harm resulting from meth use.
the chemicals and equipment used to make Meth.
developing physically
and mentally. Children in Here are examples of two interesting prevention strategies using
The recently released Premier’s Task Force on Crystal Meth Report
homeswhere people are video.
calls on the federal government to toughen its approach to Meth,
cooking Meth will likely
such as making “child drug endangerment” a Criminal Code of-
have longlasting or perma- • DEATH BY JIB speaks directly to the hearts and minds of
fence.
nent damage to their bod- viewers to convey a powerful and emotional message warning
ies and brains. In some teenagers and young adults about the harsh realities of Crys-
Crystal Meth and Ecstasy?
meth labs, tal Meth. This graphic video pulls no punches as teen addicts
children’s food and beds describe the horror of addiction to Jib. The important mes-
were found right beside sage regarding sexual exploitation of youth on Crystal Meth
the chemicals
The RCMP andofequip-
say that some the drugs seized at parties or dances is handled in a straightforward and honest manner. To buy a
ment used to make Meth.
that were sold as ecstasy were, in fact, crystal meth. As well, the copy, call 1-800-263-6910, or e-mail: info@kineticvideo.com
police say that some dealers give out “free samples” at parties or in
the dance scene, in hopes of hooking new customers.
• First Nations youth will benefit from a new partnership project
• Ecstasy pills often contain or consist solely of crystal meth. between the RCMP and Cape Breton University. The RCMP,
(RCMP [Vancouver] Drug Awareness Service). through their Crime Prevention Funds, is providing $5,000
towards a crystal meth prevention video tentatively entitled,
• 58% of ecstasy-like pills contain Methamphetamine (RCMP “Healing Through Expression Video on Crystal Meth”. The
[Vancouver] Drug Awareness Service). project, led by CBU’s Integrative Science team, is expected
to be shown to First Nations youth around the Island this fall
by RCMP. The video on crystal meth, made by and starring
Mi’kmaq First Nations young people can have a positive effect
by telling the story, presenting the facts, and highlighting the
extreme life threatening consequences of crystal meth usage in
an engaging and meaningful way. Through its message, some
young people may be deterred from trying the drug and being
Ecstasy/MMDA tablets laced with Meth
seriously harmed or killed.
18 19How to Spot a Meth User?
There are several ways of identifying a meth user. Listed below is
How to Spot a Meth User? a generalized list of symptoms of a meth user, keep in mind that
just because a person is experiencing the symptoms listed below
does not automatically mean that they are using meth.
Users may experience: agitation, excited speech, decreased appe-
tites, and increased physical activity levels (Other common symp-
toms include dilated pupils, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and
elevated body temperature). Occasional episodes of sudden and
violent behaviour, intense paranoia, visual and auditory hallucina-
tions, and bouts of insomnia. A tendency to compulsively clean and
groom and repetitively sort and disassemble objects such as cars
and other mechanical devices. Other symptoms may include:
• increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration
• flushed or tense appearance
• dilated pupils
• bloodshot eyes
• a chemical odour on their breath
• excessive sweating
• rapid speech
• inability to sleep or eat
• severe weight loss
• rotting teeth
• scars and open sores
• paranoia
• hallucinations (often times auditory)
• repetitive behaviour
• memory loss
• depression
• psychosis
• teeth grinding
• restlessness
• tremors
source: Narconon
20 21How to Spot a Meth Lab ?
There are numerous signs that could suggest that a house is be-
ing used to manufacture methamphetamine. If a residence in your
area has several of the suggested indicators, do not approach or
investigate further yourself. Instead call your local police service
or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS) and let them know of your
suspicions.
Indicators can be:
• Home has windows blackened or curtains always drawn.
• Chemical or other odours emanating from the house or apart-
ment, garage or detached building. Odours from clandestine
labs are often described as smelling similar to nail polish re-
mover, “rotting garlic fish” or “concentrated cat urine”.
• Garbage frequently has numerous bottles and containers in-
cluding:
Toluene
Muriatic Acid
Red Phosphorus
Ephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
Veterinary products
Methanol
Rubbing alcohol
Sodium hydroxide
Ether
Paint thinner
Ammonia
• Metal drums and boxes with labels removed or spray painted
over.
• Residents set out their garbage in another neighbour’s collec-
tion area.
• Dead animals and birds, resulting from drinking contaminated
water from waste chemicals. This photo of a Meth Lab is from a bust by the R.C.M.P in
the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
22 23Why is Meth production dangerous?
A major hazard in the Meth production process occurs when the (Above is the toxic sludge from a meth lab busted in
labs are not properly ventilated. For example, Meth producers of- British Columbia)
ten store anhydrous ammonia improperly, a situation that can lead
to explosions when the containers decay. Not only are the pieces of
the exploding container deadly, a vapour is released that is poison-
A minimum of 5 to 7 pounds of
ous. Breathing it may lead to illness or death. As well, anhydrous
ammonia is extremely cold and can cause severe frostbite if it
comes into contact with skin. Also, acids used to make Meth can
cause serious burns. chemical waste is produced
Speaking of poison, some of the chemical by-products of the Meth
production process are toxic. Phosphine gas may be released,
for each pound of
something so explosive that it can ignite when it comes into con-
tact with air. Phosphine has a fish- or garlic-like odour and can meth manufactured.
cause deadly reactions such as heart attacks and pulmonary edema
(where your lungs fill up with fluid.)
The Meth production process has led to several deaths and many
poisonings in the US.
24 Source:Health Canada 25The chemicals used Fires and The end products of cooking
Meth are also very dangerous to
in Meth production, METH HOUSES ARE Explosions people,buildings and the envi-
as well as the toxic ronment, and Meth producers
fumes produced, POISONOUS Cooking Meth is a fiery explo- don’t properly dispose of the
sion waiting to happen. Because garbage they create.
soak into floors,
the chemicals can so easily
walls, carpets, and burst into flames, Meth produc-
furniture. Some tion is a huge risk not just to the Hazards to the
homes are so badly producers their children, and Environment
contaminated that all their home, but to all the homes
the walls, including and people in the community. If
the flames used in Meth pro- It takes an enormous quantity
the supporting studs, of chemicals to make meth.
duction get out of control, an
must be removed explosion can wipe out the en- In fact,every pound of meth
and replaced. Given tire home and spread the fire to produced results in five to ten
the dangers of the nearby buildings. An explosion pounds of toxic meth waste.
also spreads toxic fumes over Meth producers are often too
chemicals involved
the whole community, poison- paranoid to dispose of this
in producing Meth, waste through normal means
ing the air we breathe.
you should never like garbage pickup. Instead,
enter a building that large amounts of waste pile up
has recently been
The Impact of Meth in storage sheds or yards. Meth
used as a Meth lab. Production on People, producers also pour waste down
Also you should Buildings and the En- the toilet or tub, or they dis-
pose of it in empty lots, sewers,
never, ever, enter a vironment campgrounds, wooded areas, or
place that was ever by the side of the road.
used as a Meth lab, Most of the individuals who are All of these methods poison our
producing Crystal Meth have
unless it has been natural spaces and waterways.
limited knowledge of chemis- These kinds of disposal also
processed by pro- try. Many of them will be high endanger community members,
fessionals trained in while cooking up Crystal Meth. including our children and our
handling hazardous And making Meth is an ex- pets. Coming into proximity
materials. Never try tremely dangerous process, with this toxic waste can cause
to clean a house that combining caustic, toxic, and stinging eyes, rashes, and burn-
flammable chemicals with open
has been used as a ing lungs.
flames.
lab.
26 27For Aboriginal 4. Slow your move-
ments. This will de-
Courtworkers crease the odds that the
meth user will misinter-
pret your physical ac-
and Organizations tions.
Six Safety Tips for dealing with 5. Keep your hands vis-
ible. If you place your
someone on Meth hands where the meth
user cannot see them,
he might feel threatened
1. Keep a 7-10 ft. distance. Coming too close can and could become vio-
be perceived as threatening. lent.
2. Do not shine bright lights at him or her. The meth
user is already paranoid and if blinded by a bright 6. Keep the meth user
light he is likely to run or become violent. talking. A meth user
who falls silent can be
extremely dangerous.
3. Slow your speech and lower the pitch of your Silence often means that
voice. A meth user already hears sounds at a fast his paranoid thoughts
pace and in a high pitch. have taken over reality,
and anyone present can
become part of the meth
users paranoid delu-
sions.
28 29How Can You and Your
Community Fight Meth?
How Can You and Your
Community Fight Meth?
How can you fight crystal meth? Learn about meth. Learn
how dangerous it is to use meth.
Learn what it looks like when someone is using meth.
Regina, Vancouver, Learn how to identify a meth lab. Learn about the re-
sources in your community to fight meth use and pro-
Toronto, Winnipeg
W , duction. And help other people learn these things. As a
member of the community,you have a tremendous power
Edmonton,
onton, Calgary,
Calg to fight meth.
Brandon,
ndon, Quebec City, Encourage children, youth,and educators to take meth
education seriously. The Internet, school curriculum,and
Kamloops,
mloops, Prince Albert,
Albe recreational programs all offer opportunities for raising
meth-resistant children.
Moose Jaw, Victoria, Help organize meth education forums for the whole com-
Grande Prairie, munity. Make sure that your community knows about
meth use and production,and also knows the local re-
On reserve,Off
eserve,Off rese
reserve, sources to combat meth. Create an expanded comprehen-
sive resource guide especially for your community. Work
Rural, Montreal, Halifax, with local business owners and help them start a meth
watch for purchases of meth ingredients. Help expand or
Whitehorse, Hay River, establish treatment programs,making sure that detox and
treatment services are specifically targeted at meth use.
30 31A Suggested Community Action Plan
to Fight Meth
1. Prevention 3. Education
• Provide to parents and youth a list of Web sites that offer • Prepare and distribute factual information
trusted information about crystal meth • Initiate media advertising campaign
• Support drug education in school curricula • Hold public forums at which experts provide general
• Utilize schools as a base for a wide array of addictions • information and advice for members of the public
programs from health promotion and prevention to on-site • Develop program supports that build resilience in vulner-
counseling able, at risk students and out-of-school youth
• Develop a database of addictions services for workers to • Engage Elders in the development of treatment and pre-
use across the province vention programs to reconnect Aboriginal peoples with-
2. Treatment
traditional teachings, values and cultures
4. Reduce Drug Availability
• Provide funding to regional health authorities for inpatient
and outpatient services • Use existing legislation, to target meth lab sites.
• Provide funding for care of high-risk children and youth • Involve a broad cross-section of justice system profes-
who need protection and specialized treatment sionals to better integrate day-to-day operations fighting
• Offer programs that integrate mental health and drug drug production and trafficking.
abuse services, recognizing the strong link between men- • Use expertise of federal drug units at local levels of law
tal illness and drug abuse enforcement
• Develop and use detox and treatment protocols that are • Increase scrutiny of the sale of products used to produce
appropriate for crystal meth crystal meth and, if necessary, make their purchase more
• Offer outreach programs to assist families of children with difficult
substance abuse issues • Encourage the federal government to modify its legisla-
• Increase skills of service providers tion to control access to and movement of products used
• Research and develop a framework to identify and evalu- to create crystal meth
ate best practices for prevention and treatment • Encourage the federal government to strengthen legal
• Support conferences that share best practices to engage penalties around methamphetamines
communities in fighting crystal meth
• Support provincial networks that are a cross-section of Source: A Strategic Plan for Crystal Meth and Other Amphet-
professionals who deal with drug abuse amines in Saskatchewan
• Create a community resource guide
32 33Canada
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Crystal Meth
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Website: www.ccsa.ca
34 35Canada Canada
National Addiction Awareness National Native Alcohol and
Crystal Meth Anonymous immediate, confidential and
anonymous, bilingual and Week Drug Abuse Program
Website: www.crystalmeth.org. staffed byprofessional coun- Jeanne Mance Building, Tun-
Services: Crystal Meth Anony- sellors. Kids Help Phone also c/o Nechi Training, Research & ney’s Pasture Ottawa, ON
mous is a 12 step fellowship for offers public education projects Health Promotions Institute K1A 0K9
those in recoveryfrom addiction and a Student Ambassador Box 34007 Email: fnihb-dgspni@hc-sc.gc.
to crystal meth. There are no program for young people to Kingsway Mall P.O. ca
dues or fees for membership. develop their volunteer and Edmonton, Alberta Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fni-
Membership in crystal meth leadership skills through train- T5G 3G4 hb-dgspni/fnihb/cp/nnadap/in-
anonymous is open to anyone ing in team building, citizenship Tel: 780-460-4304 dex.htm
with a desire to stop using crys- and public speaking, and to Toll Free: 1-800-459-1884 ext.
tal meth. Find a local meeting at promote the Kids Help Phone. 430 Services:
www.crystalmeth.org. --------------------------------------- Fax: 780-460-4306 The National Native Alco-
--------------------------------------- Narcotics Anonymous Website: www.naaw.net hol and Drug Abuse Program
Kids Help Phone (NNADAP) is an example of
Website: www.na.org a Health Canada program now
300-439 University Avenue Services: Narcotics Anonymous Services: largely controlled by First
Toronto, Ontario is an international, community- National Addictions Awareness Nations communities and orga-
M5G 1Y8 based association of recovering Week (NAAW) was conceptual- nizations. It helps First Nations
Tel: 416-586-5437 drug addicts with more than ized and developed by Nechi and Inuit communities set up
Toll Free Kids Help Phone: 1- 33,500 weekly meetings in over Training, Research & Health and operate programs aimed at
800-668-6868 116 countries worldwide. Their Promotions Institute (Nechi) in reducing high levels of alcohol,
Fax: 416-586-0651 online meeting locator can 1989 to promote activities at the drug, and solvent abuse among
Email: info@kidshelp.sym- be found at http://portaltools. national level. The purpose of on-reserve populations.
patico.ca na.org/portaltools/MeetingLoc/. NAAW is to provide informa- NNADAP supports a national
Website: www.kidshelpphone. tion, materials and to promote network of 52 residential treat-
ca activities in both of the official ment centres, with some 700
Services: languages (English and French) treatment beds and 550 preven-
Kids Help Phone is committed that will serve to raise aware- tion programs with preven-
to improving the well-being of ness of addictions which affect tion, intervention and aftercare
Canada’s children. Kids Help people across Canada. activities.
Phone offers phone and online
counselling for Canadian youth
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The services are free,
36 37Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
British Columbia
Abbotsford Community Services
Aboriginal Shield Program 2420 Montrose Avenue
Abbotsford, BC
Program Coordinators in all provinces V2S 3S9
(see website for contact info in your area) Tel: 604-850-5106
Website: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/das/contacts_e.htm Fax: 604-850-5492
Website: www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
Services:
The Aboriginal Shield Program is a substance abuse prevention Services:
initiative Provides individual, couple, family, and group counselling for al-
designed specifically for Aboriginal youth. Police officers may use cohol and drug issues. Offers adult and youth services, skill build-
this ing groups, outreach to schools, alcohol/drug recovery groups, and
culturally-specific education package to educate Aboriginal youth groups for affected friends and family. Offers education and as-
about sistance to the community in the development of prevention activi-
substance abuse issues. ties. Services also available in French, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.
The resource material consists of four teaching modules pertaining Aboriginal Wellness Program
to Aboriginal culture, substance abuse, prevention, and informed Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
and responsible decision-making. An “Officers’ Training Guide”, 255 East 12th Avenue
and “Officers’ Educational Cultural Reference Manual” are also Vancouver, BC
included. As of April 1996, twenty training workshops were de- V5T 2H1
livered to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal police officers, commu- Tel: 604-875-6601
nity leaders, health care workers and education specialists serving Fax: 604-875-6609
Aboriginal communities across Canada.
Services:
Provides culturally-safe mental wellness and addiction programs
free of charge to Aboriginal adults. Services include one-to-one
and group counselling, individual support, outreach, and educa-
tion. Offers a men’swellness group, women’s wellness group, and
elders’ support group. Dual diagnosis support circle provides sup-
port around mental wellness and/or addiction issues for men and
for women.
38 39British Columbia
Association of BC First Nations Treatment Programs
British Columbia
BC Partners for Mental Services:
Health and Addictions Infor- The CSFS Addiction Recovery
Head Office mation Program is made up of two
Box 429 Cedarvale-Kitwanga Road 1200-1111 Melville Street distinct processes that enhance
Kitwanga, BC Vancouver, BC each other. The first is to sup-
V0J 2A0 V6E 3V6 port members with addictions
Satellite Office Tel: 604-669-7600 through cultural healing and
#2, 3003 -29th Avenue Toll Free: 1-800-661-2121 western therapies provided in a
Vernon, BC Fax: 604-688-3236 camp setting at Ormond Lake,
V1T 1Y9 Email: bcpartners@heretohelp. a sacred meeting place where
Tel: 250-503-1135 bc.ca participants attend workshops
Fax: 250-503-2473 Website: www.heretohelp.bc.ca about addictions issues and
Email: abcfntp@shawcable.com Services:Feeling confused? have an opportunity to attend
Website: www.firstnationstreatment.org Alone? Want information you traditional healing practices
Services:We aim to provide a First Nations forum that promotes can trust for you orsomeone you such as a sweat, letting go cer-
culturally relevant best practices to enhance, excel and advance care about? We provide find emonies, and begin the process
the continuum of care in addressing addictions. Our vision is to quality information, personal of balancing ones life. The four
enhance First Nations traditions and cultural practices that pro- stories of hope, and resources aspects of life are addressed in
mote healing, wellness, balance and harmony, where addictions you can use to make better all session, physical, mental,
programming exists in each community as an integrated, holistic decisions about mental health or emotional and spiritual. This
approach towards health and wellness and where there is an open- substance use issues. takes place for six months of
ness to addictions programming as prominent part of the healing of ------------------------------------ the year – from May to October
individuals, families and communities. Carrier Sekani Family Ser- – and there are different groups
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BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service sex or age. The other six months
1112 -6 Avenue is to work directly in the com-
Tel: 604-660-9382 Prince George, BC munities providing outreach
24 Hours Toll Free: 1-800-663-1441 V2L 3M6 type programming, supporting
TTY: 604-875-0885 Tel: 250-562-3591 the NNADAP workers in the
Website: www.vcn.bc.ca/isv/adirs.htm Fax: 250-562-2272 community, and following up
Services: Addiction support workers respond to enquiries on all Email: arp@csfs.org with clients from camp or any
aspects of alcoholand drug use and misuse. They provide informa- Website: www.csfs.org walk in clients that need help
tion on, and referralto a variety of resources including counselling with addictions.
services, detox centres,residential treatment centres and self-help
groups.
40 41British Columbia British Columbia
Crossroads Treatment Centre Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society
13321 -108 Avenue
123 Franklyn Road Surrey, BC
Kelowna, BC V3T 2J7
V1X 6A9 Tel: 604-588-5561
Tel: 250-860-4001 Fax: 604-588-5591
Toll Free: 1-866-860-4001 Email: wally@cwenabso.org
Fax: 250-860-2605 Website: www.cwenabso.org
Email: info@xrdstc.net Services: Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society is an organization that
Website: www.xrdstc.net provides safe,central, suitable housing for homeless Aboriginal
Services: We approach treatment from a non-judgmental, holistic men while helping them break the cycle of substance abuse and
perspective and encourage clients to take responsibility for their alcohol. We also provide cultural and spiritual guidance, skills
own lives and recovery. Our goal is to meet the client where they building, educational mentoring and counselling services for our
are at on the road to recovery and provide the tools that they need residents with an aim to reintegrating them into mainstream soci-
to move further along this continuum. We emphasize self-deter- ety. Our long term goal is to expand our facilities to house more
mination, personal responsibility and encourage our clients to residents, to help more drop-ins and eventually to open a Woman’s
re-write their life stories in a motivational, supportive environment. Centre.
Crossroads has various different programs, all of which are tailored ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
to meet individual client needs: Residential Treatment Program, D.E.Y.A.S Youth Detox Program
Private Pay Residential Treatment Program, Detox – Withdrawal 49 West Cordova Street
Management Unit, and Supportive Living Program. Vancouver, BC
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Crystal Meth Task Force Strategies Society Tel: 604-251-7615
Fax: 604-254-9923
Tel: 604-476-3333 Email: youthdetox@deyas.org
Email: info@ crystalmethtaskforce.com Website: www.deyas.org
Website: www.crystalmethtaskforce.com Services: The Youth Detox provides withdrawal management
Services: The Task Force, centred in Maple Ridge, has been able to services for young people between 13 and 21 years in a home-like,
substantially increase the level of community awareness about the 24hr, 7-day a week residential facility. The Youth Detox meets
horrors of crystal meth, have established a Meth Watch program youth ‘where they are at’ when they are ready to try overcoming
(the first in Canada), have put into place several municipal by- their substance addiction. Staff are caring and non-judgmental. For
laws, have reduced the waiting time for meth addicts’ rehabilitation about 450 young people each year, we strive to provide physical,
and have identified resources still lacking. The Crystal Meth Task social and emotional support during the physical aspects of with-
Force Strategies Society’s three-pronged strategy is to educate, drawal, as well connecting the youth to other services they need.
enforce, and provide treatment.
42 43British Columbia
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
British Columbia
Four Eagles Family Circle
1616 West 7th Ave
Vancouver, BC Combatting Addiction through Recovery and Education (CARE)
V6J 1S5 Queens Court, 623 Agnes Street
Tel: 604-731-4951 New Westminster, BC
Fax: 604-733-7009 V3M 5Y4
Email: streetyouthdetox@fsgv.ca Tel: 604-517-6120
Website: www.fsgv.ca Fax: 604-517-6121
Services: FSGV provides a community-based, voluntary residential Services: Provides culturally appropriate services to First Nations
program providing detoxification and stabilization for high-risk families of the lower mainland. Support is offered through an el-
youth ages 13 to 21 and information and referral regarding ad- der’s council, a women’s personal development support group, and
diction issues, and case plans for post-detox services. No fees for Combatting Addiction through Recovery and Education (CARE)
service. support group. Self-referral for all programs.
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Foundation House Haisla Support and Recovery Centre
536 Cecelia Road Box 1018 Haisla Post Office
Victoria, BC Kitamaat Village, BC
V8T 4T7 V0T 2B0
Phone/Fax: 250-480-1342 Tel: 250-639-9817
24 Emergency Pager: 1-800-454-7668 Fax: 250-639-9815
Email: foundationhouse@shaw.ca Email: mgreen@sno.net
Website: www.foundationhouse.org Services: Assessment, counselling, treatment.
Services: Foundation House is a supportive recovery home for men
who are healing from the effects of alcohol and drug dependency.
Operated by a nonprofit charitable society, Vancouver Island Ad-
diction Recovery Society(VIARS), we provide residents with a
stable and safe living environment and facilitate community devel-
opment by assisting men in establishing a longer-term network of
support. The length of stay at Foundation House is flexible accord-
ing to the individual needs, generally anywhere from 3 months to 1
year. We have a total of 16 beds. The cost to residents is accessible
to those in receipt of social assistance. This cost includes: meals, a
shared room, utilities, internet access and recreational activities.
44 45British Columbia British Columbia Hey’-Way’-Noqu’ Healing Circle For Addictions Ktunaxa / Kinbasket Wellness Centre Society Head Office #401, 1638 East Broadway Rural Route. 2, # 5A, Highway 21 Vancouver, BC Creston, BC V5N 1W1 V0B 1G2 Tel: 604-874-1831 Tel: 250-428-5516 Fax: 604-874-5235 Fax: 250-428-5235 Email: heywaynoqu@telus.net Email: kkwc@kootnay.ca Website: www.firstnationstreatment.org/heywaynoqu.htm Services: A holistic approach to assist urban Native and Metis Services: The primary Mission of the Ktunaxz/Kinbasket Wellness individuals and families through their healing journey from chemi- Centre Societytreatment program is to promote and strengthen First cal addictions and codependencies. We aim to help restructure their Nations people and other Aboriginals to live holistic lives. Services lifestyles to maximum functioning, in a culturally relevant way that include assessment, counselling, and treatment. enhances individuality, continual independence and uniqueness. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Programs include: outpatient family-based program, long term pro- Namgis Treatment Center gramming for families, intensive day treatment for adult females Post Office Box 290 and males, and relapse prevention support. Alert Bay, BC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V0N 1A0 Kakawis Family Development Centre Tel: 250-974-5522 Box 17 Meares Island 24 Hours On Call: 250-974-8015 Tofino, BC Fax: 250-974-2736 V0R 2Z0 Email: PatD@namgis.bc.ca Tel: 250-725-3951 Website: htwww.firstnationstreatment.org/namgis.htm Fax: 250-725-4285 Services: Assessment, counselling, treatment. Email: kakawis@kakawis.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: www.kakawis.org Native Courtworker and Counselling Association Services:KFDC offers a program that promotes a balanced lifestyle Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Services and a renewed sense of cultural identity and pride to First Nations 50 Powell Street families whose lives have been affected by alcohol or drugs. Ka- Vancouver, BC kawis Family Development Centre Society is dedicated to a holis- V6A 1E9 tic approach to individual and family recovery, healing and growth. Tel: 604.687.0281 We provide an environment for physical, emotional, mental and Services: Provides outpatient alcohol and drug addiction services spiritual healing using the power of the circle guided by the ener- anddetox support services to help clients achieve a healthy and sat- gies of our Higher Spiritual Power. Recovery from alcohol and isfying lifestyle, free from alcohol and drug use and misuse. drug abuse and other addictive behaviours is a life long process. 46 47
British Columbia British Columbia
Nenqayni Treatment Centre Society Phoenix Centre
Post Office Box 2529
Williams Lake, British Columbia Kamloops Society for Alcohol & Drug Services
V2G 4P2 922 -3rd Avenue
Tel: 250-989-0301 Kamloops, BC
Fax: 250-989-0307 V2C 6W5
Website: www.nenqayni.com Tel: 250-374-4634
Toll Free: 1-877-318-1177
Services: Fax: 250-374-4621
The Nenqayni Family Drug & Alcohol Program facility was Email: ksad@phoenixcentre.org
officially opened August 23,1991 and commenced programs in Website: www.phoenixcentre.org
September 1991. The Family Program is a six-week culturally Services:
based residential program. Alcohol and drug awareness is acquired The Phoenix detox program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a
through individual and group counselling for the entire family. week providing a medically safe program for clients to detox from
alcohol and other drugs. The program includes assessment, crisis
intervention counseling, referral information and referral to sup-
portive recovery as needed. Phoenix Centre also provides alco-
hol and other drug counselling and additional services to young
North Wind Healing Centre (Treaty 8 Healing Centre) people, incarcerated adult males, and others. Phoenix Centre is
involved in community alcohol and other drug prevention services.
Box 2480 Station A
Dawson Creek, BC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
V0C 4T9 P.L.E.A Youth Detox Program
Tel: 250-843-6977
Fax: 250-843-6978 3894 Commercial Street
Email: t8heal@pris.bc.ca Vancouver, BC
V5N 4G2
Tel: 604-708-2616
Services: Assessment, counselling, treatment. Services:
Non-medical detox offers 24-hour support and supervision in a
home-like setting and family atmosphere. We accept only volun-
tary placements, through self or other referral.
48 49British Columbia British Columbia
Tsow-Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre
Round Lake Treatment Centre Box 370 -699 Capilano Road
Rural Route #3. Comp 10, Grandview Flats North Lantzville, BC
Armstrong, BC V0R 2H0
V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-390-3123
Tel: 250-546-3077 Fax: 250-390-3119
Fax: 250-546-3227 Email: info@tsowtunlelum.org
Email: rltc@roundlake.bc.ca Website: www.tsotunlelum.org
Website: www.roundlake.bc.ca Services:Tsow-Tun Le Lum means “helping house.” We provide
Services: programs that address the issues of addictions and substance abuse,
Round Lake Treatment Centre is an accredited 36-bed alcohol and that support the survivors of trauma and residential schools.
and drugabuse treatment facility located on the Okanagan Indian Our mission is to strengthen the ability of First Nations people to
Reserve near Vernon in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Pro- live healthy, happy lives and to have pride in their native identity.
grams in addictions treatment are offered to clients from through- Tsow-Tun Le Lum is a registered non-profit society operating a
out the province, with a focus on holistic healing and First Nations’ fully accredited treatment centre in Lantzville, on Vancouver Is-
culture. It is situated in a private, park-like setting on the edge of land, British Columbia. Our facility is located on five acres of land
scenic Round Lake. over looking Nanoose Bay, leased from the Nanoose First Nation.
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Three Bridges Community Health Centre Urban Native Youth Association
1640 East Hastings St.,
1292 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6
V6Z 1W2 Tel: 604-254-7732
Tel: 604-736-9844 Fax: 604-254-7811
Services: Email: Email: unyainfo@unya.bc.ca
Offers the Crystal Clear Peer Project to provide education, aware- Website: www.unya.bc.ca
ness and access to resources about crystal meth. As well, we offer Services:UNYA offers group alcohol and drug counselling sessions
training, information sharing, peer support, skill-building opportu- throughout East Vancouver. Individual sites are developed once
nities and outreach to street-involved youth. youth have indicated a desire to have this resource in a specific
East Vancouver area. The groups are established in partnership
with community organizations who contribute to the program by
providing space for the meetings, helping to identify Native youth
who can benefit by participating in the meetings, and by advertis-
ing the program. The two Alcohol and Drug Counsellors also offer
limited individual counselling
50 51British Columbia British Columbia
Victoria Youth and Family Services Wilp Si’ Satxw House of Purification
Box 429 Cedarvale -Kitwanga Road
#12-1560 Church Ave. Kitwanga, BC
Victoria, BC V0J 2A0
V8P 2H1 Tel: 250-849-5211
Tel: 250-721-2669 Fax: 250-849-5374
Fax: 250-721-3408 Email: wilpchc@navigata.net
Services: Website: www.wilpchc.ca
For youth ages 12-19 with a problematic substance addiction. Services:Wilp Si’Satxw Community Healing Centre believes that
Programs include group therapy, individual counselling, family people who are chemically dependent can gain control over their
therapy and artistic self-exploration programs. dependency. We also believe that individuals learn, change and
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Watari Research Association perience for themselves. The process of healing in Wilp Si’Satxw
begins with the understanding that each of us is responsible for
Youth Day Treatment Program Our-self and that self-healing is a personal choice. Our goals are
251a East 11th Avenue to: share knowledge of traditional native values; demonstrate a
Vancouver, BC model of self-awareness and self-esteem; share knowledge of ad-
V5T 2C4 diction and addictive
Tel: 604-438-3755 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fax: 604-438-3745 Young Eagles Healing Lodge
Email: dayprogram@watari.org Circle of Eagles Lodge Society
Website: www.watari.org 1470 East Broadway
Services: The Watari Youth Day Treatment Program is a 7 week Vancouver, BC
voluntary alcohol and drug day treatment program for youth aged V5N 1V6
13-24 in the Vancouver area. The goal of the program is to facili- Toll Free: 1-888-332-6357
tate positive change for at risk children, youth and families through Fax: 604-327-5244
the development and delivery of innovative services. The Day Pro- Email: youngeagleslodge@hotmail.com
gram runs from Tuesday to Friday from 12:30-4pm in a facilitated Website: www.circleofeagles.com
group counselling format. Participants can explore and develop Services: Young Eagles Healing Lodge designs, delivers, and
skills in the following areas, within the context of substance abuse: evaluates programs and services which support and empower court
identity and self-awareness, relationships, communication and adjudicated Aboriginal youth, ages 13-18 years old, that want
social skills, decision making, exploring and managing problems, to make healthy informed choices; while maintaining culturally
emotions, recreation and community support,creative expression, appropriate care. Young Eagles program is a 16 week residential
and ongoing care. program for court adjudicated Aboriginal youth dealing with Drug
and Alcohol addictions
52 53Alberta Alberta
Aventa Addiction Treatment for Women
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
610 – 25th Avenue Southwest
Toll Free Help Line: 1-866-33AADAC
Calgary, AB
1-866-332-2322 (Alberta only)
T2S 0L6
Website: www.aadac.com
Tel: 403-245-9050
Services:
Fax: 403-245-9485
As an agency of the Government of Alberta, AADAC (Alberta Al-
Email: info@aventa.org
cohol and Drug Abuse Commission) operates and funds informa-
Website: www.aventa.org
tion, prevention and treatment services to help all Albertans with
Services:
alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling problems. AADAC also
We develop programs based on the concept that addiction is a
provides funding for programming and services specific to Ab-
holistic illness and requires change in four specific areas: physi-
original people. These include crisis services, outpatient treatment,
cal, emotional, social, and spiritual. Through treatment, education
short-term and long-term residential treatment, priority access
and support, we offer women with addictions the opportunity for a
for pregnant women, information, prevention, community educa-
healthy life and a new direction.
tion and addictions-related training programs. AADAC also offers
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alcohol, other drugs, tobacco and problem gambling information,
Beaver Lake Wah Pow Detox and Treatment Centre
support, and referral services to callers accessing our toll-free, 24
Box 1648
hour, and confidential help line.
Lac La Biche, AB
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Action North Recovery Centre
Tel 780-623-2553
Box 872
Fax: 780-623-4076
High Level, AB
Email: wahpowme@telusplanet.net
T0H 1Z0
Services: Assessment, counselling, treatment.
Tel: 780-926-3113
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Fax: 780-926-2060
Bonnyville Indian Métis Rehabilitation Centre
Email: intake@actionnorth.org
PO Box 8148
Website: www.actionnorth.org
Bonnyville, AB
T9N 2J4
Services:
Tel: 780-826-3328
Action North offers a variety of programs which provide safe,
Fax: 780-826-4166
respectful environments where clients can work on issues. In addi-
Email: bimrcsrc@mcsnet.ca
tion to the main program, the 28-day Treatment Program , we offer
Services: Bonnyville provides a 26-bed residential treatment facil-
a 14-day Follow-up Program, a Long-term (90 day) Treatment
ity and offers a 28-day intensive treatment program that includes
Program and Specialized Mobile Programs on a variety of issues,
individual and group counselling, information sessions, recreation
provided at the centre or brought to your community.
activities, an introduction to self-help groups, and exposure to Ab-
54 original culture (including workshops with an Elder). 55You can also read
