Strength Program

The Strength Program offers a range of programming (residential and day treatment) and supports for youth 15-24 years of age who require more intensive support for substance misuse and mental health issues.

The program is offered for 16 weeks and includes:

counselling/therapy
one-on-one and group treatment
family and parental support
life skills development
educational curriculum
recreational activities and
substance use, addiction and problem gambling support.

Throughout the program, participants will learn and develop skills in the following areas:

relapse prevention;
self esteem;
making healthy choices;
developing trust in others and yourself;
goal setting;
healthy relationships;
managing cravings; and
coping with anger, depression and other emotions.

After completing the program, follow-up aftercare is provided for up to 24 weeks, along with family support for as long as needed.

Location

The Strength program is located within a dedicated area of the Youth Recovery Centre in Summerside. The program site includes:

twelve residential beds with 24/7 care
classrooms for programming
common space with entertainment amenities
office space for staff and
access to a shared gymnasium

Cost

There is no registration cost or fee.

Eligibility requirements

You must be between the age of 15 and 24 years and referred by one of the following:

Canadian Mental health Association staff
Health PEI addiction counsellors
Inpatient and outpatient withdrawal management registered nurse
ER crisis response team
Student well-being team
Community social worker
PEI Department of Justice and Public Safety staff

Care providers can submit referrals by:

Completing the Strength Program Referral form.
Providing the client with a copy of the Strength Handbook and reviewing the daily schedule (p. 5) and the handbook highlights (p. 12).
Asking their patient/client to complete the Strength Pre-Assessment Questionnaire and the Treatment Entry Questionnaire.
Faxing both to 902-432-2619. Please do not email.