Phase III: Continuing Care & Follow-Up

Coming to JTC is about making changes in your life. Helping you maintain these changes is the focus of Continuing Care.

Problem Substance Abuse Programs

Weekly sessions, offered twice each week, which provide continuing assistance to women in maintaining their new healthy lifestyle
The focus is on supporting women with their recovery choices, dealing with issues in their lives, and offering referrals when needed to additional external resources
Participants are encouraged to give peer support to one another, and problem-solve issues together
JTC staff counsellors facilitate weekly groups
Childcare is available; please contact Childcare staff in advance by calling (416) 255-7359 Ext. 244

Every three months for two years, volunteer staff telephone past program participants to maintain contact and monitor their progress
This follow-up also helps in evaluating the success of specific treatment programs

Weekly evening sessions which help family members and support persons assist women who have completed Phase II and are continuing their recovery
JTC staff counsellors facilitate these weekly groups
Childcare is available; please contact Childcare staff in advance by calling (416) 255-7359 Ext. 244
To download a PDF version of the Family Group program brochure, click here(REQUIRE THIS DOCUMENT)

Many women who struggle with substance abuse or problem gambling have a history of physical and/or sexual abuse during childhood, or currently live in situations where they are at risk, which may have a profound impact on their daily well-being
JTC provides individual counseling for women with a history of physical and/sexual abuse; available to women who have completed Phase II and are enrolled in a Phase III program, and have other therapeutic supports in place
The focus of the program is on recovery from trauma and substance abuse / gambling
Participants must complete an assessment prior to beginning trauma counselling