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Peardonville House Video Overview
About Us
Peardonville House Treatment Centre is located in a beautiful, rural area of Abbotsford. It was founded in 1987 as an adult women’s treatment facility to serve the ever increasing demand of services for women in addiction. In 1990, at the request of the provincial government, the “Moms and Kids” program was launched to allow women struggling with addiction to bring their under-school-age children to treatment with them and have them share in the residential recovery experience.
Clients are cared for by an in depth clinical team including counsellors, nurses, psychiatrist, and physician. Women receiving opiate antagonist therapy are welcome.
Intensive Treatment Program
A 10 week treatment program designed for women who want to stop the cycle of substance misuse in their life. The program includes Life Management Skills, Art Therapy, Sewing, Meditation, Yoga, Exercise, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Planning, access to trauma counselling post-treatment, personality testing, pre-employment workshops and more. This program is appropriate for women who are seeking an intense program of recovery, which includes group facilitation, group therapy and individual counseling support.
Mom’s & Tots
Women with children are expected to participate fully in the Peardonville House Intensive Residential program. Clients have the opportunity to bring their under-school-age children to treatment with them to share the family recovery experience. Mothers and children have specialized living quarters which enables them to live together as a single family unit. Mothers have access to professional daycare while they are in programming. However, the Mother is respected as the primary caregiver and is responsible for the safety and care of her children at all times.
Mollie’s Place
Located on the same grounds as Peardonville House, Mollie’s Place is a specialized residential program designed for women who are seeking a safe haven from substance misuse but are not yet ready for an intense residential treatment program. Mollie’s residents are encouraged to participate in a modified treatment program at their own pace until they are ready to move over to the intensive program or go back home. Clients meet regularly with the Mollie’s House Coordinator and decide together when they feel ready to begin the intensive program. The goal of Mollie’s Place is to empower women to overcome barriers, meet their basic needs and teach life skills that will enable them to transition successfully either to the intensive program or back to their homes in the community.
FAQ
Admission Criteria
Those women most suitable for admission to our stabilization and transitional living program, Mollie’s House, are women who may have a need for a longer period of time to adjust to and become anchored in the recovery process. These residents, should they choose, will be afforded the opportunity to transition into the more intensive Peardonville House program.
How much does treatment cost?
The cost for treatment is $45/day per person. There are different methods of payment for clients depending on their funding source.
- Clients on Social Assistance are covered by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development (MHSD).
- Applicants wishing to be admitted who are clients of MHSD must have an “open” file with MHSD prior to admission and must submit the Funding Verification Form to MHSD prior to admission.
- Clients who are being paid for by their employer, union or insurance company must send written confirmation of payment to Peardonville House prior to admission.
- If a client is covered through their Band, confirmation of funding must be sent to Peardonville House prior to admission.
- Self-paying clients must present a certified cheque, e-transfer or cash prior to admission.
- Mothers are also charged for each child accompanying them plus the cost of Day Care (the cost of daycare depends on the age of children). If a client receives Day Care Subsidy, it will be transferred to Peardonville House for the duration of their stay.
How do I apply for treatment?
- If a client is connected to services under the Fraser Health Authority (such as a substance use counsellor) their referring agent can access the Substance Use Referral Form on our website, complete it with their client and submit it to the Residential Coordination Team at MHSUResidential.Service@fraserhealth.ca.
- Please note that there are additional medical pages and assessments uploaded to our website that are required by Peardonville prior to admission.
- If a client is connected to services from a different Health Authority, the referring agent can access the Substance Use referral form on our website, complete it with their client and submit it to the Residential Coordination Team at MHSUResidential.Service@fraserhealth.ca
- Please note that there are additional medical pages and assessments uploaded to our website that are required by Peardonville prior to admission.
- If a client is not connected to any services or is in the hospital or detox, they can contact the Centralized Access team @ 1-866-624-6478 who will then assist with the referral process.
- Please note that there are additional medical pages and assessments required by Peardonville prior to admission.
MOMS AND TOTS:
If the application is for the Mom and Tot’s program, please refer to our website and access the Mom and Tot’s referral package. This package must be completed with a referring agent and be faxed directly to Peardonville.
How soon will I get in after I apply?
What is the policy regarding prescription and non-prescription medication?
- Please note that Peardonville does not allow clients to be on any form of Benzodiazepine or Narcotics. We do not accept clients on opiates other than Methadone, Suboxone and Kadian.
- Peardonville House may not dispense any medications without the authority of a physician. As such, your own physician must approve the standing order located in your referral package and our resident doctor or nurse practitioner will prescribe medications while you are a resident at Peardonville House if needed.
- Please only bring prescriptions for your medications as all medications given to clients must be filled through our pharmacist. We may not dispense any prescriptions filled by another pharmacy.
- Do not bring any medications, vitamins, supplements or outside food to Peardonville House as you will not be able to use them while in treatment.
- Peardonville House does not cover the costs of prescription medications. Please ensure that you have secured coverage for your medications prior to admission.
How much spending money will I need while a resident?
Can I bring my car or other mode of transportation (bike, roller blades)?
When are visiting hours?
What recreation is available?
Can I make or receive telephone calls or send letters?
Do I need to attend program every day?
What personal items should I bring?
Can I bring my cell phone or other electronics?
Will Peardonville House find a place for me to live following treatment?
FAQ for Moms and Kids:
My child has a specialist appointment. Can I keep this appointment?
Can I bring a blanket for my baby to use in their stroller/car seat?
What if my child needs to see a doctor?
What if my child gets hurt?
If I give the daycare money will they purchase diapers and wipes for me?
My child cannot sleep without his stuffed animal? Can I bring it if I wash it first?
My child has not had his vaccinations, can I get this done at Peardonville?
What if I am breast feeding?
What about my other child/children? Can they visit me? Can I call them?
Can my child visit with his/her father/grandparents during restrictions?
Do I bring food for my child?
How much is my child in the daycare?
Is there daycare on the weekends?
Can someone drop off diaper and wipes for me if I can’t come up with 3 week’s worth?
Client Checklist of What to Bring:
- Due to space restrictions, clients may only bring a 50 lb suitcase.
- Alcohol free personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc.)
- Feminine products (tampons, pads)
- Comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear
- Umbrella or rainproof jacket and shoes for walks
- Facecloth(s)
- Personal identification (necessary for payment)
- PRESCRIPTION for 3 weeks of medication
- DO NOT BRING MEDICATIONS – only bring the prescription
- DO NOT fill prescriptions as they must be filled by our pharmacist
- PRESCRIPTION for 3 weeks of methadone where applicable
- Alarm clock
- Fan for hot weather
- A clear water bottle
- Binder, pens, paper, journal
- Long distance payphone card
- Loonies and quarters for laundry ($2.25 per load)
- Tobacco products for a minimum of 3 weeks
- SEPTIC SAFE Laundry soap (e.g. TIDE) and dryer sheets
- A $20.00 Linen Deposit
- Money for the bus ride home
Mom’s checklist of what to bring
- Due to space restrictions, clients may only bring one 50 lb suitcase for mom and one 50 lb suitcase for each child along with diapers and wipes.
- Mother & Child’s Identification (necessary for daycare payment and medications)
- Diapers, Formula, pull ups and baby wipes for a minimum of 3 weeks
- Child’s immunization record
- Doctor’s letter regarding the general health of the children to be admitted, and stating that the children (and mother) are free of head lice and scabies
- Your child’s favorite toys (maximum of 3 – Please no stuffed animals or bedding)
What not to bring
- Movies/DVDs, Personal gaming devices
- Televisions/stereo equipment etc.
- Food or drink of any kind (including gum)
- Over the counter medications (including vitamins)
- Live plants
- Stuffed animals/bedding/towels
- Valuables or breakables
- Provocative/inappropriate clothing or reading materials
- Perfume or Body Spray (we are a scent-free zone)
- High heels
- Aerosol sprays
- Nail polish/nail polish remover
- We are on a septic system so must be careful about what goes down the drain. Therefore no:
- Products with bleach or fabric softener
- Hair Dye
- Bath salts
Reminders
- Clients may not have any court appearances while at Peardonville House
- Clients will be on phone/visit restrictions for the first full 14 days of their stay
- Clients will not receive a day pass until the weekend after their 22nd day.
- (Mollie’s clients after their 29th day)
- Due to space restrictions, clients are limited to one 50 lb suitcase and one handbag
- Any additional belongings will be sent home upon arrival.
- Belongings will be searched upon arrival and all unsafe products will be removed.
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Peardonville House
Women's Treatment Centre
825 Peardonville Road,
Abbotsford, BC
V4X 2L8, Canada
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