Residential facility that offers six to eight beds for women 19 years of age or older, who are wanting to make changes to their substance use. Residents can expect to take part in groups in Breton House and out in the community, as well as attend 12 Step meetings. Smoke free and zero-tolerance for alcohol or other drugs, and there is zero-tolerance for violent threats or actions towards residents or staff and residents are expected to refrain from illegal activity.
Complete and fax assessment and once received, it will be reviewed by staff, and they will contact you at the contact number provided. An initial interview will be done over the phone, or in person, to assess your needs and gather more information and complete the intake process.
Key Points:
Mood altering medications are accepted on a case by case basis, and can be discussed with staff during the initial intake process.
Any residents on methadone/suboxone, must be on a stable dose. Breton House can discuss further information regarding methadone/suboxone during the initial intake process.
Requires a minimum commitment for three months and can stay for up to one year.
Assigned a primary counsellor also be put on a buddy system for two weeks upon admission.
Residents are expected to participate in 12 Step meetings, groups at Breton House, and groups in the community. Residents are assigned therapeutic duties, and are expected to complete them as required.
Referrals:
Applicant must call to initiate intake process. A counsellor will get back to the client to set up either a phone intake appointment for those out-of-town, or a face-to-face intake for those in the Sault Ste. Marie area. This appointment is to complete the intake procedure. It can take from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
All applicants to the program must be assessed using standardized assessment screening tools (ex. ADAT). Clients referred from out-of-town are asked to arrange for an assessment in their own community to be forwarded to Breton House.
Interview:
When the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) is available, they will interview clients using this option. All women admitted to thr programs must have addiction specific issues in order to meet their admission criteria. They do accept clients who have co-occurring mental health issues but addiction must be the primary issue. Breton House offers both pre and post treatment services.
Admission to their community based counselling service (out-patient) is limited and available to local women only.