Specialized recovery support for women with children.
For women with at least one month of stable recovery, this program offers opportunities for reuniting and bonding with their children, and to help them provide a safe environment for their children.
The group will practice mindfulness, medicine walks, exercise, artistic expressions, picnics, play time, etc.
Participants are also offered help navigating systems such as E.I.A., housing, transportation, returning to work, and C.F.S..
Timings
3 days a week
Duration
40 Sessions (approx. 3 months)
Category
Stay Sober Programs / More
How this program helps you
- It’s an ongoing-intake group, so you can start whenever you are ready.**
- Group and individual counselling in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.
- Whole-health recovery support to reduce stress and encourage healthy connections and bonding.
- Help in navigating systems such as EIA, housing, return to work, C.F.S.
- Core program topics – setting boundaries, communicating effectively, dealing with emotions, help you strengthen the work you did to get sober so you can stay healthy.
- A variety of activities lets you explore in new and creative ways how live and parent without drugs or alcohol, so you can discover what works for you.
- It’s responsive and flexible – discussion topics and activities are added and adjusted to meet current group needs – so you get the information and support that is most helpful and useful to you.
- There is no time limit, so you can stay in the program for as long as you need to and make progress at your own pace.
Program Essentials
- Small groups of women-only
- Three days a week for two hours. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions in the week to get the most from the program.
- 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.
- Administrative & program fees are on a sliding scale.
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.
