Welcome to Wilp Si’Satxw Community Healing Centre. Together we can make a difference in delivering quality service to clients who are seeking help for their addictions and collateral issues.

PHILOSOPHY

Wilp Si’Satxw believes that people who are addicted to spirit destroying chemicals can gain power over their addictions. It is with this belief that the primary purpose of Wilp Si’Satxw is to provide a holistic, spiritually-based Healing Centre where people can go through the processes that will start them on the road to recovery. This approach looks at the following realms within an individual as important to the healing journey 

Spiritual        Emotional       Physical, Sexual        Mental

Each person has the ability to confront problem issues and secure their personal power to walk in health and wellness. Each of you are responsible for yourselves and your self healing is a personal choice.

OUR GOALS INCLUDE:  providing information concerning:

·           Alcohol and Drug Abuse             Communication

·           Traditional Native Values             A.A./N.A. Program

·           Treating Healthy Relationships     Grief/Losses

·           Self Awareness/Self Care           Spirituality

·           Relaxation, Meditation 

TREATMENT PROGRAM SPECIFICS

·           Individual and Group Counseling Sessions.

·           Individualized treatment plans based on client goals.

·           Educational teachings on all aspects of addictions and related behaviors.

·           Development of First Nations spirituality and cultural awareness through the use of traditional teachings and

Ceremonies.

·           Physical fitness promotions through nutrition education and regularly scheduled recreational activities.

·           Confidential HIV/AIDS surveillance program (on a voluntary basis).

·           Psychological and other professional services.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES:

·           First Nation Elders     Smudge Ceremonies       Sweat Lodge

·           Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous Program and Meetings

The culturally-based, 14, 27, 34 and 41 day treatment programs assist  the participants in learning to use First Nation culture and spirituality as a major tool to maintain sobriety. Out of respect for all belief systems, the spirituality components of the program will not interfere, but will enhance present spiritual beliefs.

WHO CAN COME?

Applications are accepted by referral from any of the following sources:

·           Alcohol & Drug Counselors    Band Social Workers

·           NNADAP Workers                   All Referral Workers

·           CHR’s                                    Any Treatment or Recovery Centre

All Assessment & Referral packages are filled out with the client and returned to Wilp Si’Satxw Community Healing Centre. The COMPLETE application, including pre-admission medical exam, and T.B. test, (only if T.B. test is positive then a Chest X-Ray is required) must be submitted before booking a treatment date. Clients will be booked as we receive their referral package and medical examinations by mail or by fax. Travel (return) arrangements must be confirmed prior to entry into the programs offered by Wilp Si’Satxw.

Pre-treatment alcohol/drug Counseling and after-care planning is an important part of the application and referral process.

Any person on parole, probation and court order: referral worker must send a copy of that order to Wilp  Si’Satxw Community Healing Centre.

While at Wilp Si’Satxw Community Healing Centre clients must be free of all outside appointments, (court, probation, lawyers, doctors, dentists, specialists, etc.). Should a client arrive and request to be excused from the program for a previously booked appointment, they may be discharged from the program.

Client will be given a copy of the House Rules, to review and discussed to ensure that he/she understands the house rules.

One week prior to intake day, if in receipt of all forms the referring agent and/or the client will be contacted for confirmation.

In order to accommodate this process we are requesting that our referral workers advise clients that on intake day, the Centre is open at 8:00 a.m. Buses for the East & West are met on that day for clients arriving by bus. If there is no other alternative but to send the client earlier than on intake day, for the safety of the client please contact the intake clerk to ensure that arrangements can be made to accommodate the client.

PROGRAM PROFILES

Two Week Refresher:

This intake is for clientele who have been through a treatment program.  The program revisits their personal "Wellness Wheel", what they have been doing to maintain clean from alcohol and drugs and to discover new tools to continue with a good healing journey.

"Reclaiming Our Spirit" (two five week Indian Residential School program)

This five week program focuses on the impacts of Indian residential school, how it affects the lives of the survivors, their children, the community, and the nation.  They are taught the importance of being alcohol and drug free.  Good healing tools are learned for working through their personal Indian residential school issues.

Four Week Family Program (2 programs)

This program is for families who need family treatment.  Couples are allowed to attend.  The centre has Early Childhood graduates to take care of the children, babies, and toddlers up to eight years old.  Children 9 and up join the parents in the circle room workshops.  The young people learn the difficulties of today's parents and the parents, the difficulties of being a young person today.  Learning to respect each other in a family setting.

Six Week Co-ed  Program (2 Programs)

This program focuses on dysfunctional lifestyles, the root causes and how it affects the individual, family and nation.  Throughout the program, clients are identifying their own personal problems from the workshops presented.  The importance of becoming clean and sober and tools to maintain their sobriety and start a good healing journey. 

Four Week Men's Trauma Program

This program is for men that are uncomfortable with a Co-ed program.  It deals with the root cause(s) of men's issues and  how      it affects the individual, family, and nation.  The importance of becoming clean and sober, and tools to maintain their sobriety

Four Week Women's Trauma Program

This program is for women that are uncomfortable with a Co-ed program.  It deals with the root cause(s) of women's issues and  how it affects the individual, family, and nation.  The importance of becoming clean and sober, and tools to maintain their sobriety

Four Week Domestic Violence and Suicide Awareness

The program is co-ed and focuses on each participant's involvement in domestic violence.  It identifies the root cause(s) of anger and abuse and how the good emotion of anger can be dealt with and redirected in a good way.  The program shows how anger and abuse affects the individual, family, and community.  The importance of becoming clean and sober, and tools to maintain their sobriety and begin a good healing journey.

*All intakes are alcohol & drug treatment based with specialty focuses, and cultural teachings.  Every program has an Indian residential school awareness presentation revealing the impacts of these schools as a source of misery in Native communities.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH EVERY INTAKE THAT ACCORDING TO POLICY, THERE ARE ONLY TWO LEGAL APPLICANTS ALLOWED PER SESSION.

Outreach Counselors will travel to your community. For further information please mail, fax your inquiries or request to:

 

Vernon Smith, Executive Director

Our toll-free number:  1877-849-5211

Fax No:  (250) 849-5374

·           Anger Management                                  Intimacy/Relationships

·           Co-dependency                                        Dealing with Family pain

·           Self Esteem                                               Residential School Issues

·           Healing Circles                                          Communication Skills

·           Loss & Grieving                                        Stress Management

·           Medicine Wheel/Culture                             Family Violence

There are also workshops, training and healing sessions geared to all age groups.

Sexual Abuse and Suicide Workshops are only available outside the Centre if there is a support system in place for those who disclose ie. Counselor, group support, etc.

Also offered at our Centre:

·           Sweat Lodge Ceremonies            Smudge Ceremonies

·           First Nations Elders                    Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous Program and meetings

·           Orientation & Tour of the Centre - phone for appointment

 Wilp Participants Please Bring:

·           Comfortable clothing for: Weather, swimming, sweats, and exercises

·           Personal Hygiene items: Shampoo, face soap, shaving items, toothbrush/paste, etc.,

·           Enough Medication for the duration of the program

·           Writing materials: Paper, stamps

·           Phone/Calling Cards

·           Laundry items: Laundry Soap Cubes, Bounce, etc.,

·          We do provide towels but you are welcome to bring your own.

*Please note that Wilp Si’Satxw is in the progress of an expansion process and will accept any donations mailed to the above address and attention to:  Wilp Si’Satxw House of Purification Society.  Wilp Si’Satxw is a member of the registered charities act and our charities number is:  119299279RR0001.  Acknowledgement will be made to all parties that donate.

WILP SI;SATXW COMMUNITY HEALING CENTRE

Box 429, Kitwanga, B.C. V0J 2A0 PH: 250-849-5211or 1-877-849-5211

Email: v.smith@xplornet.com  Website: www.wilpchc.ca

FAX: 250-849-5374

NATIONAL NATIVE ALCOHOL AND

DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM

REFERRAL & ASSESSMENT PACKAGE

REFERRAL WORKER: ________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

PHONE: (_______)____________________________________________________

Fax: (_______)_______________________________________________________

INTAKE DATE:_______________________________________________________

QUESTIONS FOR REFERRAL AGENTS

 1.         Are they attending regular Counseling sessions with you? _____Yes    ____No

If no, please explain ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

 We require that the client have 6 Counseling sessions prior to coming in for treatment.

2.         Are they detoxed?     ____Yes        _____No

We require that they be detoxed at least 1 week prior to coming in for treatment.

3.         Is it mandatory that he/she come in for treatment?         ____Yes           ____No

We have an open program, where the participant may leave is he/she feels that they are not ready for treatment. Healing is something that can only take place when the client is willing to change.

4.         Is he/she Native?        ____Yes          _____No

Does he/she live one reserve?         ____Yes           ____No

If “yes” then fill out the subsidy form and send it in to Health Canada. If “no” then please indicate who will be paying for the treatment. __________________________________

5.         Is his/her return travel arrangements made?      ____Yes         _____NO

6.         Is his/her return travel arrangements made?     ____Yes        _____No

Comments: _____________________________________________________________

7.                          If travel arrangements are not made, please explain why?

_______________________________________________________________________

Please be sure to go through the Referral Package with them so that they fully understand the program and its requirements.

We discourage booking of a client with us, if they are booked at another TREATMENT CENTRE for the same time period. We run into problems when there are numerous cancellations, and in all fairness it gives other potential clients who are willing to come into the program a chance to make it in.

SOME VITAL POINTS TO MAKE OUT:

a)      Is he/she up for any appointments in the duration of their stay at Wilp? We request that there be no appointments.

b)      Advise the clients of the harmful effects of over-the-counter drugs such as: Tylenol 3’s with codeine, also ensure that they do not have the drugs on them, upon entrance into the program.

Items not to include: alcohol based mouthwash, after shave lotion, non-prescription drugs, clock, radios, walkmans, ghetto blasters, weapons & junk food.

 Clients should be made aware that a luggage check will take place upon arrival.