A trauma informed lens guides treatment that is inclusive, non-judgemental, caring and compassionate. Staff provide a structured, predictable environment fostering a sense of security as youth work toward developing the tools they require to achieve and maintain sobriety. The program is open to youth ages 12-18 from British Columbia with preference given to those from the Interior Health region.
Youth entering the program are required to be abstinent for seven days from most substances. A New Tomorrow can support the youth to connect with detox or other withdrawal management program provided by community partners if needed. The facility is co-ed with separated living quarters for those identifying as male and those identifying as female.
Staff work collaboratively with the youth and family to develop a customized treatment plan. Daily programming is provided that features education about their illness and recovery, counselling, group sessions, peer-led fellowship meetings such as A.A., Smart Recovery (and other self-help groups) and recreational opportunity. Family plays a significant role as a support in reducing relapse risk and as such is engaged in the treatment process and provided their own psychoeducational program.
This is not a perfect representation of our weekly schedule. Rather it is a general outline of what you can expect on a weekly basis in our program.
Youth Right and Our Pledge to You
Youth have a right to:
Our pledge to you: