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Introduction:
We would like to introduce you to Resurrection House and Glory House, the two
Christian-based recovery facilities of the “Hope for Freedom Society”.
We are a registered, non-profit society, founded in 1997 by Mr. Fred Milne.
Our Board of Directors consists of a group of committed Christian men and women,
who govern the society in accordance with our constitution.
Our facilities provide a safe and caring drug, alcohol, and violence free (zero
tolerance) environment. In this setting, addicts and alcoholics can begin the
process of recovery from their addictions. Clients are able to address the effects
and behaviours of previous abusive lifestyles, as well as work towards becoming
responsible, productive members of society. It is our belief that, given the
tools and the help of God, any addict can overcome the disease of addiction
if they so choose.
Our facilities are staffed by dedicated, full time, professionally trained counsellors
and facilitators, together with a staff of volunteers and resource people in
related fields. We provide daily access to structured treatment, with group,
and one-on-one counselling for addiction and related problems. Drug and alcohol
education, Life Skills courses in communication, Spiritual direction, and motivation
are also provided.
Our program is based on the Biblical principles embodied in the Twelve
Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.). In addition,
the building of viable support systems as alternatives to previous living and
social environments is an important part of our structure. Our focus is not
only helping the addict “get clean”, but also “stay clean”.
Our weekly client schedule includes a minimum of seven N.A. or A.A. group meetings.
Three of these meetings, (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) are conducted on the
premises.
Step Groups (Phase 1), Life-skills group (Phase 2), are combined with drug and
alcohol education, and group, throughout both Phases 1 and 2. These groups run
five days a week, Monday to Friday. Clients are also given a comprehensive set
of Twelve Step guides, and are required to complete written assignments, which
are evaluated and charted weekly. The full-time staffs maintain a permanent
caseload. Daily household and maintenance chores are also assigned to each client
on a weekly basis.
Hope for Freedom offers a 90 day/ 9 month phased reintegration program for men
and women recovering from chemical dependencies. We endeavour to address positive
changes through positive peer support. This includes discovering physical, spiritual,
and emotional balance. We develop an understanding of addiction and the negative
consequences associated with our addictive behaviours. We learn to recognize
these patterns – learning also to involve new skills and to accept new
responsibilities rather than avoiding or changing our historical experiences.
A lack of faith, confidence and self-esteem is often the case for most clients
suffering from addictions. Our primary objective is to assist clients in enhancing
these factors through “bridge-building” – integrating the
resident back into communities and ultimately, society itself. We provide a
10-wk. Life skills program, centering on communication skills, and conflict
resolution. Also covered are aspects of maintaining healthy relationships. We
encourage weekend visits with family and significant others. The society involves
the client in social functions (with resident peers) to begin the process of
understanding life from other perspectives.
Our clients learn self-healing principles through meditation and a highly structured
program – a full daily schedule assists them with priority planning. We
integrate daily lectures on numerous issues such as;
Grief/loss
Boundaries
Decision-making
Problem solving techniques
Our counsellors focus attention on the need to become responsible for “self”
first. With the help of God and other residents/clients master the art of making
meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
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EDUCATION:
Daily lectures and open discussions deal with the process of change, health
issues (hepatitis, HIV, nutrition, etc.), boundaries, sexuality & relationships,
etc.
SPIRITUALITY:
Daily prayer and meditation is provided, and clients are encouraged to
find values and spiritual awareness through discussion of spiritual
principles. Over time an understanding of faith through the centuries is
developed.
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MEDICAL & NUTRITION:
Simon Fraser Health puts on a workshop once a month to discuss health issues.
Also, on a monthly basis, a nutritionist spends time with the clients discussing
nutritional needs and other health related subjects that may revolve around
poor eating habits. Eric Olsen, a certified Chiropractor, will be present weekly
to “adjust bones”.
Dr. Weibe is the facility’s MD, and all clients have access to his services
on a regular basis.
TREATMENT/AFTERCARE PLANS:
Clients are assisted with the completion of an effective aftercare plan, and
are provided ongoing support as they are integrated back into the community.
SELF-HELP:
Introduction to a large variety of community-based 12 Step groups. Comprehensive
Step Guides are used for all written formats of the 12 Steps. Reading materials
combined with a facilitator are provided and sponsorship is mandatory.
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JOURNALLING:
Clients must begin to journal upon entering our program. Journal guides and
support are given to assist in learning to recognize and release emotions and
to facilitate the efficacy (therapeutic value) of a pen and paper.
GROUP WORK:
Client goals and issues provide the direction of the group. Structure and format
are a constant. The facilitator must be flexible due to ongoing intake of clients.
PEER GROUPS (Buddy System):
Upon intake, clients are “buddied up” with seniors who will show
the facilities and provide support through the trying first two weeks of the
program. Peer groups meet BI-weekly and make team goals, participate in team
activities, and learn to build and maintain recovery-oriented relationships
by sharing feelings, thoughts and dreams.
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LIFESKILLS:
Communication skills, anger management, listening skills and assertiveness are
all-inclusive in a 10-week certificate program. Two certified Lifeskills Coaches
lead the Lifeskills program. Graduation is literally a celebration; including
family, friends, as well as members of the community such as Probation/Parole
Officers, Pastors, and Financial aid workers from the Ministry of Social
Development and Economic Security.
CAREER RECOVERY:
This will serve as a follow-up, and compliment to, our Lifeskills program. Here
we teach job-hunting skills, scholastic planning, and resume writing. The clients
learn to access community support, explore training allowances and education
options.
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RECREATION:
Special arrangements have been made with Hyde Creek Rec. Centre for the
use of their facilities. Clients are encouraged to make exercise and recreational
activities a part of their own personalized treatment plan.
The Typical Daily Routine
6:30 a.m. Wake-Up
7:00 a.m. Breakfast, followed by assigned chores
8:00 a.m. Morning Group, Devotions and Bible Study (discussion of the week’s
proverbs)
9:30 a.m.Drug and Alcohol Group and Education
11:30 a.m. LUNCH
12:00 p.m. Midday AA Group Meeting
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Group, Step Group (Phase 1), Life Skills Group (Phase 2)
3:30 p.m.Free Time
5:00 p.m. SUPPER
6:00 p.m. Clean-up
Doctor’s appointments available on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoon, for
medical intake and continuing follow-up.
House and yard clean-up, and maintenance, is conducted on Fridays.
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We ask for a 90 day commitment to our program, however, this is open-ended and
based on individual need.
At present, we operate five men’s houses. Resurrection House, our men’s
facility, is situated in Port Coquitlam, with a capacity of 40+ beds. The Hope
for Freedom Society operates a women’s facility as well, Glory House,
in the downtown area of Port Coquitlam, with a total of 25 beds: Glory House,
which is staffed completely by women, will also be expanding to accommodate
women who would like to include their own children in their recovery process.
The Society is also working towards a move to a more rural setting. A ranch-type
facility that would provide an environment devoid of the temptations and stresses
of urban living and much more conducive to recovery would be preferred. As previously
stated, the Hope for Freedom Society earnestly believes that complete recovery
from addiction is possible for any addict who is willing. Resurrection House
and Glory House both provide a physical and emotional “safe” environment
filled with acceptance and care.
Our houses nurture the hope and desire for freedom from addiction, which
lie within every addict. We work towards this goal together with the support
of the community, and by the grace of God.
We welcome your inquiries. Please feel free to come by our office at 3237 Liverpool
St., or phone (604)464-0475, so that we might share our vision with you.
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Phase II
Mission statement
To provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment for people seeking recovery
from abusive and addictive lifestyles.
Philosophy
Hope for Freedom Society operates on a “Family Concept”, in which
staff and residents relate to one another in mutually supportive ways, always
looking to God for Strength.
Our program offers an eclectic and intrinsic approach to treatment, recognizing
each resident as a true individual, and their right to acquire their own values.
Counsellors and lay staff are seen as role models. There is an emphasis on seeking
God for strength and wisdom to trust and recognize the potential for change
and growth that is available through the program for all residents. Substance
abuse is seen as a disease - we aim first at eradicating “drug-taking
behaviours”, along with distrust, greed and dishonesty. Secondly, we focus
on developing self-awareness, self-control, discipline and appropriate expression
of feelings. The sense of family is instilled in the residents as a result of
mutual respect, love and responsibility to God, self, and others.
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