FAQs

The program is seven weeks in duration and our program is based on the seven teachings. For further information see our program schedule.

See our intake schedule for dates.

Preschool children are in daycare from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm while parents are in session.

School-aged children and youth are in class during this time.

In the evenings when parents are attending sessions, AA/NA meetings, or sweats, Support Workers provide childcare and age-appropriate activities for the children. Depending on their age and the nature of the activity, children may also join their parents for evening activities. Family-based activities are also planned and offered throughout the seven week program.

• indoor/ outdoor footgear;
• clothing for sweats: dresses or shirts and skirts for females, shorts and shirts for males;
• exercise clothing (Healing Lodge has a gymnasium and work out room);
• enough schoolwork for 7 weeks brought from the home school for school aged children;
• toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, feminine care, etc);prescription medication properly labelled (kept in a locked cabinet);
• sufficient funds for purchasing personal items, participant activities and outings (monies are kept in a locked cabinet);
• diapers, bottles, and other needs for babies; and
• appropriate seasonal wear:
  • summer seasonal wear - lighter clothes, sweater, swimsuit, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, hats
  • winter seasonal wear - boots, jackets, mitts, hats, swim suit (indoor swimming)

DO NOT BRING ANY illicit drugs, alcohol or weapons, gang clothes or colours, clothing with obscenities or drug or alcohol logos or slogans, cell phones, electronics, video games, valuables, music or videos with explicit lyrics. Vaping is not permitted on the premises.

All participants are expected to take an active part in their treatment process. This includes attending and actively participating in all sessions and respecting the treatment process and healing journey of other clients.

Daily chores are required of all participants and all participants are expected to help keep the common areas tidy. Family units must also be kept clean.

When not in session, parents are required to look after their children.