Name of House/Service | THE SALVATION ARMY CRF - VICTORIA, BC |
Agency/Society | THE SALVATION ARMY ARC |
Street and Mailing Address | Victoria, B.C. V8W 1M2 |
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Phone | 1-250-384-3396 |
Fax | 1-250-383-2756 |
E-mail | cochlans@hotmail.com |
Contact person | Sandra M. Cochlan |
Number of beds | 40 |
How many in a room | 1 |
In house Amenities (TV use, cable in rooms, phone, internet, gym) | T.V., cable in rooms, phone, internet, kitchen/lounge facilities |
Close by amenities (rec. centre, library, transit, colleges) | Close to all amenities, YMCA, Library, Transit and Colleges |
Specific services/programs offered in house (A/D counselling, CSC program, employment search, etc) | Addiction Counselling, In-house Addictions Program (Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention Program), Aftercare Program, Reporting Centre |
Specific services partnered with, either in agency or regular referrals (job club, computer literacy, etc) | Regular Referrals to John Howard Society Job Club, Mental Health Services, Methadone Clinic, Kool Aid Society, Mustard Seed and all other referrals as needed |
House operational philosophy (holistic, person centered, individualized program, group program, cultural focus, specialization, etc) | Our house is based on a holistic philosophy, person-centered and individualized to meet the needs of each resident. |
Food situation (cook, self-serve, blended, vouchers) | Three meals a day are served in the cafeteria, however the kitchen on the 4th floor is equipped with modern appliances, Confection Oven, Grill, Microwave, Fridges, Crock Pot, Toaster so that individuals can prepare a well balanced diet. The food is supplied by The Salvation Army. |
Curfew (variable or set) | Variable Curfew- 10:00 p.m. for the first seven days, 12:00 Midnight Weekdays and 1:00 a.m. Weekends thereafter, with the approval of the Parole Office. |
Weekend pass system | Weekend Pass System is based on The National Parole Board Decision, 1 weekend for the first month, 2 weekends for the second month, 3 weekends on the third month and 4 weekends on the 4th Month. |
House rules in brief/expectations regarding behaviour/participation in program | All residents are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the house, and each resident is given a copy of those rules and regulations upon arrival. Residents who have or have had issues around substance abuse will be expected to participate in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program or the Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention Program. All residents are expected to meet with their assigned in-house counsellor a minimum of once per week. |
Description of typical resident | Any resident who has completed all institutional programs and release plans and has had little or no difficulty within the institution and who has the support of their Case Management Team will be considered for residency. All residents will be considered on an individual basis. |
Non CSC services that operate out of or uses the house (provincial beds, forensic beds, COSA, etc) | The Salvation Army ARC operate a hostel on the 2nd and part of the 3rd Floor of the facility. |
