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Name of House/Service |
Robinson House |
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Agency/Society |
Okanagan Halfway House Society |
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Street Address |
1822 Chandler Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3Z1 |
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Mailing Address |
1822 Chandler Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3Z1 |
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Phone |
250-862-8363 |
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Fax |
250-861-9961 |
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E-mail |
bobens@telus.net |
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Website |
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Contact person for potential residents |
Bob Ens |
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Number of beds |
10 |
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How many in a room |
1 |
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In house Amenities (TV use, cable in rooms, phone, internet, gym) |
A resident’s phone is available for local calls. Laundry facilities are available on site – detergent is provided. Residents have use of the kitchen facilities and there is a barbeque for resident use. TV and VCR in the living room, cable in each resident’s room. Bus stop is located close to the house. There is a gym pass available for residents. |
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Close by amenities (rec. centre, library, transit, colleges) |
Centrally located – walking distance to gym, malls, library, churches, transit service, parks and beaches. |
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Specific services/programs offered in house (A/D counselling, CSC program, employment search, etc) |
Project Newstart Employment Services, Bridges to New Life Volunteer Program, various programs offered by CSC such as Choices, Breaking Barriers, and the Sex Offender Program. There is a Drug & Alcohol counselor available to speak with through Kelowna House. |
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Specific services partnered with, either in agency or regular referrals (job club, computer literacy, etc) |
Psychological counseling through CSC, various alcohol & drug programs, AA, NA, and Project Literacy. On-site urinalysis testing, and the Aftercare Program. |
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House operational philosophy (holistic, person centered, individualized program, group program, cultural focus, specialization, etc) |
The Okanagan Halfway House exists in order to assists persons on conditional release during their transition from institutional life to the community. Each resident has their own set of challenges to face, and the Society therefore believes in taking an individualized approach to each client within the constraints imposed by their release conditions. |
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Food situation (cook, self-serve, blended, vouchers) |
Food available for self-serve breakfasts and bag lunches, there is a cook at Chandler House for lunch and dinner meals. Option available for working residents to buy their own food to cook for themselves. |
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Curfew (variable or set) |
First 2 weeks: curfew is at 9:00pm
After 2 weeks: curfew is at 12:00am
Curfew extensions available with permission of PO for employment
Residents must check in for lunch and supper unless working |
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Weekend pass system |
1 pass after 30 days
2 passes after 60 days
3 passes after 90 days
4 passes after 120 days as per NPB policy |
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House rules in brief/expectations regarding behaviour/participation in program |
Robinson House offers accommodation and supervision to clients on all forms of conditional release. Residents are expected to fulfill all the conditions of their release, attend CSC directed programs, follow curfew guidelines, and report in as required.
Residents must record their arrival and departure from the CRF in the movement book. Destination, phone number for contact, and in & out times are required.
Residents are expected to respect the philosophy of a “dry” house. Alcohol or drug consumption is prohibited regardless of release conditions.
Residents are assigned chores related to the ongoing cleanliness and order of the house, and it is expected that these will be completed as outlined at intake.
Once clients have become familiarized with life in the community, they are expected to seek and maintain employment.
All residents are expected to treat staff and other residents with respect and tolerance. |
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Description of typical resident |
Accept all residents as per screening policy |
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Non CSC services that operate out of or uses the house (provincial beds, forensic beds, COSA, etc) |
None |
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