Phase II: Intensive Programs

At the Jean Tweed Centre, we make every effort to ensure that the substance use / gambling program option we help you select is most suitable to your individual circumstances, including where you live. This section describes our different programs.

Problem Substance Abuse Programs

Residential Program

A 21-day intensive program, conducted 13 times per year, that offers counseling and workshops – together with residential accommodation – to help women establish a meaningful life within their community
Women live in the JTC residential facility called Cumberland House: a large Victorian-era house situated in a park setting by the shore of Lake Ontario
At Cumberland House, the goal is to provide an emotionally and physically safe homelike environment where you can reflect on the work you do in the program, and have the opportunity to interact with other women
Women travel by taxi to the daily program, held Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., at JTC facility at 215 Evans Avenue
Program components include: individual and group counselling; relapse prevention; life-skills workshops covering such topics as self-esteem, assertiveness, parenting, family and relationships, women’s health, recreation & leisure planning
While in the Residential Program, you take part in some additional evening activities, and assume some responsibility for household duties according to your abilities
You are required to not have used substances or have engaged in gambling for at least seven days prior to entry into this program. Should you require assistance with this, please contact the Intake department
Women attending either the substance abuse or problem gambling program reside together at Cumberland House, but attend specific programs during the day

To find out more:

For a sample 21-day program, click here - 125k Word Doc
To download a PDF version of the Cumberland House brochure, click here - 1.1Mb pdf

Day Program

A 21-day intensive program (for women who live within commuting distance of JTC), conducted 13 times per year, that offers counseling and workshops to help women establish a meaningful life within their community
The program operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the JTC facility at 215 Evans Avenue, with some additional evening programming included
Program components include: individual and group counselling; relapse prevention; life-skills workshops covering such topics as self-esteem, assertiveness, parenting, family and relationships, women’s health, recreation & leisure planning
On-site childcare is available for the duration of the program (please identify your need for childcare and make arrangements during Phase I)
You are required to not have used substances or have engaged in gambling for at least seven days prior to entry into this program. Should you require assistance with this, please contact the Intake department.

Tweed Alternative Program (T.A.P.)

A program offering one-to-one counseling to women for whom the residential or day program is not suitable or required
Counselling sessions are conducted weekly or twice-weekly, with the option to attend specific educational components of the 21-day Day Program
The duration of counseling is mutually agreed upon by the woman and counselor

Pathways to Healthy Families

Pathways to Healthy Families strives to reduce harm to pregnant and parenting women who use substances, and to their children
This program reaches out to pregnant and parenting women and offers individual assistance with life-management issues, including information sessions on substance use and parenting
JTC works with other social-service agencies to expand their knowledge and experience in dealing with substance use issues involving pregnant and parenting women
To download a PDF version of the Pathways to Healthy Families brochure, click here

Child Development & Childcare Services

Mothers participating in JTC outpatient and day programs have access to a specially designed childcare space and child-development services
The childcare centre provides a warm and nurturing environment for children to play and learn, thus enriching their development and helping them to meet their developmental milestones
Specific services include: onsite parenting workshops, attachment intervention for parenting support, plus home visits that offer safety assessments, teaching and support

Family & Relationship Program

Relatives and significant others play a vital role in supporting women throughout the recovery process, but they may require support and assistance of their own during this period
We provide education, counseling and group sessions – at Phases I, II and III – for family members and significant others
Participants are required to not have used any mood-altering substances for at least 24 hours prior to attendance at a Family & Relationship Program session

To find out more:

To download a PDF version of the Family and Relationship program brochure, click here(REQUIRE THIS DOCUMENT)

PROBLEM GAMBLING PROGRAM

For women age 16 and over who may be experiencing problem gambling (or both problem-gambling and substance-use issues), we offer a Residential and Day program operating from our 215 Evans Avenue facility
Both Residential and Day programs include: individual and group therapy, educational workshops, a wellness program, parenting workshops, recreation and leisure programs, and credit counseling
Women attending the Residential program live at Cumberland House together with women participating in the substance use program, but also attend specific sessions focused on issues related to gambling
Day program participants also have access to onsite childcare facilities

To find out more:

To download a PDF version of the Problem Gambling program brochure, click here - 222k pdf