Addictions Services

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Find Access to Addictions Services in Prairie Mountain Health

Addictions Services is a division of mental health services.  We are not a crisis service.  All of our services are voluntary. Individuals must be willing to seek help.

Finding Help

Programs & Services

Community Based Adult Services

Available for individuals experiencing problems with substance use and/or gambling who have family or community supports in place and do not require the intensive daily intervention of an in-house treatment program. Services include assessment, individual or group counselling, information, rehabilitation planning, aftercare, and ongoing supports. Services available across PMH and can be provided in person or virtually.

How to access: An intake assessment must be completed to access the Community Based Adult Services. Please see above on how to complete this.

Community Based Youth Services

Counsellors in community office locations will provide individual counselling, information, support, and information services to youth with alcohol, drug and/or gambling issues or affected by family members experiencing struggles with alcohol and/or drugs.

How to access: A referral from an intake assessment is required for the Community Based Youth Services. Please see above on how to complete this.

Family Program

The Family Program offers families and friends of those affected by someone else’s alcohol, drugs, or gambling related issues support through counselling, information and education services including Individual Counselling, the Family Information Series (held every third Thursday of each month from 19:00-21:00), the Family Awareness Series (consisting of 4 sessions-Codependency/Feelings, Detachment/Boundaries, Shame/Reflecting Back, Communication/Caring for Ourselves), or the Re-parenting Program. Registration is available through the Brandon-Parkwood Community Office.

RE/ACT Program (Recovery Education for Addictions & Complex Trauma)

The RE/ACT program addresses the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of healing for people who suffer from addictions and trauma. The program consists of two parts-Phase 1 (4 weeks) and Phase 2 (8 weeks) which explore different topics including but not limited to anger, emotions, conflict, relationships, boundaries, grief, complex trauma, shame, etc. While in the program, participants are expected to complete homework assigned by counsellors, be punctual and attend daily, and remain abstinent for the duration of the program. RE/ACT runs Monday – Friday for 12 weeks, 2 hours per day. There are 6 sessions per year that are run between the Parkwood-Brandon location and the Brandon Town Centre. RE/ACT is a closed group, participants cannot join after the session has started. Participants do need a referral to enroll.

MOST Clinic (Manitoba Opioid Support & Treatment)

The MOST Clinic is a harm reduction program available to clients experiencing difficulties with opioid dependence. It provides opioid replacement therapy (Suboxone, Methadone or Sublocade) and take-home Naloxone kits to individuals who are dependent on opioids. Components of the program include: addictions medicine, counselling and support, health education, disease prevention education and support connecting to other community-based services.

Available at Parkwood Brandon location.

How to access: To book an appointment call 204-729-3854 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:45 pm.

BCC Assessments (Brandon Correctional Centre)

Through partnership with the Brandon Correctional Centre, Addictions Services offers assessments on a referral basis. Referrals can be made by the client, Addictions staff, BCC staff, Probations, Lawyers and CFS with client’s knowledge and permission. Assessments are for new referrals only who are already sentenced, or if on remand have an idea of their release date. Clients who already have assigned counsellors are not eligible and there is no one-on-one counselling available for BCC clients at this time. An assigned Community Addictions Worker in the Brandon-Parkwood location works with the BCC.

How to access: Through partnership with the Brandon Correctional Centre, Addictions Services offers assessments on a referral basis. Referrals can be made by the client, Addictions staff, BCC staff, Probations, Lawyers and CFS with client’s knowledge and permission.

Impaired Driver Program

If police have charged you with impaired driving or you have received two or more tiered licence suspensions within 10 years, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) will suspend your driver’s licence. Attending Manitoba’s Impaired Driver Program is one of the steps you need to take to regain your license.
An assessment with Addictions Services is required before a driver’s license can be reinstated. Based on the assessment, follow-up programming is offered on a continuum ranging from an education workshop to in-house or community-based treatment programming. With the client’s authorization, assessment results are reported to Driver and Vehicle Licensing.

How to access: Call to make an appointment at the Dauphin Community Office, the Brandon-Parkwood Community Office, and all Satellite Office locations.

NOTE: There is a $625.00 assessment fee and a $50.00 reassessment fee for the Impaired Driver Program. Payment must be received prior to the assessment date being scheduled.
Available by appointment only at the Parkland Community Office, the Brandon-Parkwood Community Office, and all Satellite Office locations.

See more information on the Impaired Driver Program.

Auricular Acupuncture

Offered to individuals and/or groups at both in-house and community office locations, auricular acupuncture focuses on 5 designated ear points in each outer ear. Some benefits of the treatment include: improved program retention; reductions in cravings and anxiety; reduction in sleep disturbance. National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) trained clinicians perform the auricular acupuncture. Auricular Acupuncture is not available as a stand-alone treatment option, but is coupled with either community based or in-house treatment. It is utilized as a mindfulness and engagement tool for clients.

It is offered at the Brandon-Parkwood Community office, Dauphin community office, Willard Monson House Treatment Centre, and Parkwood Treatment Centre locations.

How to access: clients must be connected with one of the other additions services programs in order to access this service.

School Based Services

Through partnerships with school divisions within the Parkland and Westman regions, Addictions Services provides services for students, parents, and school administration. Services include youth assessments and counselling on an as needed basis; education; consultation on school policy and development; awareness and education sessions; consultation and education to community groups. Services are provided to youth experiencing their own struggles with alcohol and/or drugs, as well as who are affected by their family’s use of alcohol and/or drugs.
We currently have a Youth Worker who attends Rorketon School weekly from the Dauphin Office.

In Brandon we have Youth Workers who attend Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School, Ecole Secondaire Neelin High School, Prairie Hope High School, and Vincent Massey High School.

How to access: Self-referral or teacher referral at attending school is needed to access School Based Services. Student or teacher can speak to the addiction counsellor.

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Walk-in Treatment Options

RAAM Clinics (Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine)

RAAM clinics are walk-in clinics for adults with high-risk substance use and addiction or who may have substance-related health issues such as hepatitis, pancreatitis, and infections. The clinics provide addiction services such as education/information, counselling, medications, and other supports such as referrals to withdrawal management services or in-house treatment centres. RAAM clinics are walk-in based with no appointment or referral required. The RAAM clinical team consists of a physician, counsellor and nurse who will provide follow-up supports to clients.

Click here for more information, including locations and hours.

Digital Front Door Drop-in Clinic (Virtual)

These virtual clinics are led by nurses. If needed a follow-up appointment with a doctor will be arranged (either virtually or in-person). You can connect with RAAM services using your laptop or mobile device (Supports Safari, Edge, Chrome browsers). Once connected you will be asked some basic information before entering into a virtual waiting room. A RAAM staff member will then connect with you.

Click here for more information, including the link to join and time/days of availability.

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In-house Treatment Programs

In-house treatment provides a safe, substance-free, and structured live-in setting for those needing intensive treatment for substance use and/or gambling concerns. It includes individual counselling, group programming, discussion groups, lectures, and videos. While in the program we encourage you to attend self-help meetings. All programming is co-ed.

How to access: Referrals for our in-house treatment are accepted from Addictions Services community counsellors, The National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) workers, Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM), hospitals and withdrawal support programs.

Parkwood In-House Treatment Centre, Brandon

Short-Term: Parkwood has a short term 21 day treatment program. Parkwood offers weekly intakes for alcohol and/or drug treatment, as well as a specific gambling-focused program every 6 weeks.

Recovery Beyond 21 (RB21): Based on the recovery capital model, RB21 is a 6-week self-directed in-house treatment program in Brandon following the 21-day program. Acceptance into the program is determined based on engagement in the 21-day program and ability to engage in in-depth self-directed work. RB21 provides a group setting, meant to increase supports and increase your self-knowledge. (some acceptance restrictions may apply)

Willard Monson House In-House Treatment Centre, Ste. Rose du Lac

Short-Term: Willard Monson has a short term 28 day treatment program. Willard Monson House offers weekly intakes for alcohol and/or drug treatment.

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Prevention & Education

Addictions Services offers a variety of prevention, education, and training services within the Parkland and Westman areas. Staff are available to provide educational workshops, presentations, courses and resources to community organizations, groups, schools, etc. and may be requested on a variety of topics that are designed to provide material specific to the target audience. Topics may include, but aren’t limited to youth and substance use; information for parents; impaired driving; effects of alcohol, drugs, and gambling; effects of vaping; etc.
Services can be requested through the Brandon-Parkwood Community Office or Dauphin Community Office locations. The Prevention Education Consultants will travel to locations within PMH to provide requested services.

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Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

My husband has a gambling addiction, and he needs help. Can I do the intake assessment over the phone for him?

No, your husband will need to call directly to access help. We do have a family program to help support you and your family experiencing addiction. (see above to family part)

Can I call or visit one of the Addictions Services Locations to get help?

Yes in our larger sites such as Dauphin and Brandon. In our smaller satellite offices, it is best to call and leave a message or return during office hours indicated on the door.

My community is not listed under ‘Our Locations’ and nobody travels to my community. Where do I go or who do I call to get help?

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Our Locations

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