Take control of decisions that benefit your recovery.
Understanding the choices you can make, and being motivated to make them, is a vital part of your success. If you’re just starting out in recovery and/or waiting for treatment, we can help you explore your options in recovery and build a successful plan to change.
This group will help you build the basic skills you need to start your recovery.
Exploring Options is an evening, so you can gain the knowledge and motivation to make healthy choices without taking time out away from work or school.
Timings
Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Duration
40 Sessions (approx. 3 months)
Category
Get Sober Programs
How this program helps you
- It’s an ongoing-intake group, so you can start whenever you are ready.**
- It’s supportive and educational giving you the space to explore recovery and develop practical skills to deal with real-life triggers and stresses.
- It tackles the issues most relevant to you, including managing job/study stress, dealing with co-workers/peers and employers.
- It takes place out of hours so your job or education is not affected by your seeking help with addictions recovery.
- Handouts and reading materials are provided so you can reflect on topics and practice skills in your own time.
- After gaining some experience with staying sober, participants may transition into the Work Sober recovery maintenance group.
Program Essentials
- Administrative & program fees are on a sliding scale.
- Small, co-ed group
- Two evenings a week – Tuesday and Thursday – for two hours starting at 5:30pm. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions in the week to get the most from the program.
- Participants must commit to active involvement over a three month period.
- Entry to the program is through our standard intake and assessment process. You are not required to have participated in an SRWC pretreatment program to be eligible to attend this program.
The Next Steps
To get started, you can call us, or book an appointment using the following form.
When You Contact Us
When you get in touch with us, our receptionist will ask you some questions and set up an appointment with an Intake Counsellor.
These appointments are available Monday to Friday and take about an hour. You will need to come to our office in downtown Winnipeg.
Don’t forget to bring your medical card, and try to be sober for at least 12 hours (or 48 hours if it’s meth).
At Your Intake Appointment
During your intake appointment, which might last an hour, you’ll meet with an Intake Counsellor. Your Counsellor will help you fill out some forms, and talk to you about your situation and needs. The Counsellor can also help with any urgent issues and connect you to more help if necessary.
Together, you will decide which is the right program for you.
Your Intake Counsellor will introduce you to your Program Counsellor. They will let you know when you can start.
Starting Your Program
On your first day, show up at the SRWC reception area on the 5th floor of 280 Smith Street at least 30 minutes before the group begins. Tell the front desk know it’s your first day.
Your Program Counsellor will give you a tour and explain how the group works, and what to expect. They’ll also get to know you a bit and make sure you feel comfortable here.
Reconnecting with Us
If have already participated in an SRWC program, and need more support, we’re always happy to welcome you back. If it is less than 3 months, you can re-join your group by letting your Counsellor know. If it has been more than 3 months since you last attended, you will need to call for an intake appointment before you can re-join the program. This is to make sure you get the support that fits best with where you are at right now.
Contact us now to make your appointment.
