53 Gallant Drive

Campbellton, NB

E3N 3H4

Tel.: (506) 789-7055 / Fax: (506) 789-7050

Addiction services are offered to the population in both official languages for various types of addiction such as alcohol, drugs, smoking and gambling. On-call coverage is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A wide range of programs and services are offered to the community: detoxification, short-term residential program, Choices program, outpatient counselling and youth treatment program.

Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team composed of a physician who comes to Addiction Services twice a week, eight social workers, ten registered nurses, including a nurse manager, and ten caregivers in addition to five support staff members. Under the supervision of a manager, the team provides services based on a client-centred and community approach.

This six-bed unit is equipped to help people suffering from various types of addiction. The program, which lasts an average of seven days, provides a structured environment with times for relaxation, physical activity, rest and a healthy diet. In 2003-2004, a total of 287 clients benefited from detoxification services.

The rehabilitation or short-term residential program offers clients the opportunity to understand drug and alcohol addiction and gambling. The 21-day program is designed to help clients discover what changes are needed to create a positive and balanced lifestyle. The program can accommodate 12 clients, both males and females, and is offered by a multidisciplinary team that focuses on the client's individual needs. In 2003-2004, a total of 67 clients benefited from the program.

This service is available to adults and families dealing with issues related to the abuse of alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or gambling. Social workers involved in this service also provide follow-up to clients after their discharge from the Detoxification Unit or Rehabilitation Program. Outpatients referred by the Court, Probation Services and clients registered in a progressive detoxification program are also seen by this team.

The program is aimed at adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 who have dependency problems. This program is for adolescents within our school system and focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle while emphasizing responsible behaviours and choices.

In 2003-2004, the Outpatient Department and the youth treatment program recorded 1,278 visits.

In cooperation with Correctional Service Canada, this program is available to offenders who are on parole. The main goal of the program is to reduce participants' risk of relapse into substance abuse and criminal behaviour.

Except for rehabilitation, any interested individuals can obtain services or benefit from one of the programs on their own initiative. A requisition can also be made by the attending physician, a family member, an agency or any other individuals for a third party.

Admission is voluntary. Individuals under the age of 16 can obtain outpatient counselling without their parents' authorization, but are encouraged to notify their parents or guardians.

As for the Rehabilitation Program, clients must be referred by a social worker from Addiction Services of the Restigouche Health Authority or another health authority in the province.