Humberwood Treatment Centre

• Humberwood Centre offers services free of charge to individuals age 19 and older who are experiencing substance abuse or gambling problems.
• It is a voluntary program open to individuals who are in the middle to late stages of addiction and require a more intensive, structured program than can be provided on an outpatient basis.
• Ten private bedrooms/bathrooms provide personal space. The Centre also has a lounge, kitchen, dining room, relaxation room, whirlpool tubs, a fitness room, and a private outdoor recreational/relaxation area.
• The treatment program is three to four weeks and provides individuals with a supportive residence while attending the program and working towards their treatment goals. Some individuals require a longer period of residential treatment. The option of extended stay is presented to individuals if the treatment team believes that it would benefit them and increase their potential for recovery success upon discharge.

Philosophy

Mission

The mission of Humberwood Centre is to provide quality addiction treatment services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Vision

The vision of Humberwood Centre is that people suffering from addiction will learn to lead healthy, addiction-free lives and achieve physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Values

• We value the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of the individual.
• We value and respect, the dignity and worth of every person.
• We value an individual's right to self-determination.
• We value ethical decision-making.
• We value practices which are grounded in research and experience.
  Goals

The overall goals of the Humberwood Centre are to help individuals reduce their risk of relapse and achieve healthy, balanced lifestyles. To help clients achieve these goals the program operates from a philosophy that views the treatment of addiction from a holistic perspective. This approach addresses the individual's physical, social, psychological and spiritual health.

Referral / Admission

Admission to Humberwood Centre is voluntary. Individuals must be referred by a community professional such as an addictions counselor, physician, nurse, social worker, or psychologist.

• Individuals must undergo an assessment of their addiction which explores level of functioning in life areas, extent of their addiction and treatment goals.
• A medical assessment is also required. This process will determine suitability for inpatient treatment.
• Individuals accepted for admission will be given an admission date. Wait times vary.
• With the exception of those entering a withdrawal management bed, all individuals are asked to abstain from alcohol/drugs for five days prior to their admission date.
• While attending the program all clients are expected to be alcohol/drug/gambling free, with the exception of approved prescription medications.
• Humberwood Centre does not permit the use of mood-altering substances such as narcotics, tranquilizers or sleeping medications.

Adult Addictions Medical Assessment

Adult Addictions Inpatients Treatment 

Screening and Assessment

Referral to Humberwood Centre requires the completion of a biopsychosocial assessment. In addition to this assessment, clients may receive further screening and/or assessment during their stay. This includes:

• Medical Assessment. All clients receive a medical assessment at the beginning of the program. This will determine if they are medically fit to participate in the treatment program and highlight any medical concerns for follow up.
• Screening for concurrent mental health issues.
• Screening and/or assessment of suicide risk, aggressive behaviour, and risks associated with IV drug use, and financial issues.
• Psychological assessment related to cognitive or neurological functioning or personality.
• Treatment Program

At the Humberwood Centre you will engage in group-based programming. The components of the Treatment Program Include:

Group Therapy – Daily group therapy sessions will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and gain insight into your addiction.  The goals of group therapy are to decrease feelings of isolation, to give and receive support and to explore new ways of problem solving.

Individual Counselling – Individual counselling sessions are provided as needed throughout the program. Psychological assessments are performed when deemed necessary.

Nutrition – You will learn about the impact of your addiction on your nutritional status, how to correct any nutritional deficiencies and the importance of making healthy food choices.

Stress Management – You will learn how to build effective stress management into your life and how to cope with stress without activating your addiction.

Relaxation/Mindfulness - You will be taught various relaxation techniques to assist you with anxiety and stress management and will be introduced to the benefits of mindfulness. 

Active Living – These sessions occur throughout the program as part of Humberwood’s holistic approach to recovery. This might include a walk, using fitness equipment and audio/video tapes. Clients are encouraged to build regular exercise into their leisure time. There will be weekly yoga sessions facilitated by a certified yoga instructor when it is permitted by public health to do so.

Leisure Planning – This program component is designed to teach you the importance of planning leisure time in recovery.  It will assist you in discovering your leisure interests and help motivate you for change.

Journaling – You will be encouraged to write about your thoughts, feelings and experiences daily to increase self-awareness.

Spirituality – This session is non-denominational and focus on personal spiritual needs.

Relapse Prevention – Strategies for preventing a return to alcohol, drugs or gambling are introduced.

Self-Help – Attendance at in house Alcohol Anonymous (AA) meetings are required once a week throughout the program.  Clients are strongly encouraged to participate in NA or other self-help groups as well within the community.  Transportation may be arranged.

Education – You will attend a variety of sessions which provide information on issues related to substance abuse and gambling.

Denial – You will be challenged to reflect on your use of defenses which may be contributing to your addiction.

Anxiety and Depression – You are taught skills for managing these two common emotions in recovery.

Creative Expressions – Through the use of art or related creative activities you will be encouraged to explore recovery issues.

Self-Esteem – Throughout the program you will learn about the relationship between self-esteem and addictions issues and begin the process of enhancing your self-worth and building a positive attitude.

Anger Management  -Clients learn how to manage their anger in healthy ways to improve their relationships and minimize the risk of relapse

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - You will learn how restructuring your thoughts can have a positive influence on your behaviour.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - You will learn skills such mindfulness, distress, tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness as it related to addiction and recovery.

Boundaries – You will gain an increased awareness of how to establish healthy boundaries between yourself and other people.

Addiction and the Family – Through group and individual counselling, in addition to education sessions, you will gain insight and awareness into the effect your addiction has had on your family.

Communication Skills – You will learn new and different ways of developing healthy communication with others as a means of improving your relationships.

Addiction and the Brain – You will learn the role neuroscience plays in addiction and recovery.

Trauma – You will gain an awareness of the relationship between trauma and addiction and the impact of trauma on your recovery.  Information on how to cope with the symptoms of trauma, in healthy ways, will be provided.

Peer Support – You will have the opportunity to listen and share with a person in recovery and be able to ask questions and get support.

Gambling Treatment Program

Gambling activities can include bingo, lotteries, break-open tickets, video lottery terminals (VLTs), sports betting, stock market speculation and online betting.

• Clients attending Humberwood Centre for a problem with gambling will receive information designed to help them understand their gambling behaviour, develop strategies to cope with the impulse to gamble, and make the necessary lifestyle changes to support recovery from problem gambling.

There are specialized sessions specific to gambling which focus on:

• Challenging irrational thinking patterns and beliefs which sustain gambling behaviour,
• Exploring unresolved grief and loss which may be related to gambling behaviour,
• Learning how to begin financial recovery, make restitution and develop strategies for handling money as part of recovery from gambling addiction. 

Withdrawal Management Services

Residential Withdrawal Management provides a supportive setting where men and women may safely withdraw from drugs, alcohol, and/or gambling.

• Humberwood Centre provides a four-bed, non-medical Withdrawal Management Program for those clients who require supervision and monitoring during the initial phase of their treatment and have a Humberwood admission date.
• The average length of stay is typically five days, but this may vary according to needs and circumstances.
• During the withdrawal process, our clinical staff provides support, reassurance, screening, assessment and motivational counselling.
• Individuals in the Withdrawal Management Program are not permitted passes outside the facility while they are under observation.

Opioid Treatment

In keeping with Best Practice research and recommendations, Humberwood Centre recognizes the potential benefits of methadone/suboxone for some individuals with an opiate addiction and the importance of addictions treatment/counseling as part of a comprehensive methadone maintenance program.

• Individuals on an opioid treatment maintenance program are eligible for admission to the Humberwood Treatment Program providing they meet all other eligibility criteria.
• Humberwood Centre can issue prescriptions for methadone/suboxone if deemed appropriate.  However, we do not store methadone/suboxone on site, or dispense it.  A visiting pharmacy does this on our behalf

Families

Family Education Day

Every three weeks Humberwood Centre has a Family Day. This day is for family members and significant others. It is open to:

• Spouses/partners
• Parents/Grandparents
• Children (over the age of 16)
• Adult children
• Friends/support people

It offers families an opportunity to share experiences with others, learn more about addiction and recovery issues and receive support.  This can be offered virtually, so families are not required to travel. If family members cannot attend, they can be sent educational materials. This day may be facilitated by Humberwood or The Grace Centre Staff.

• Through lecture, videos and discussion, Family Day provides an opportunity to share experiences with others, learn about addiction and recovery issues, and receive support.
• Families are helped to understand and cope with their circumstances.
• There is emphasis on education, coping skills and self-care.

If family members cannot attend, an information package with educational materials can be sent to them.