Founded in 1988, the Centre L'Étape is a CRC that offers social reintegration services to adult male offenders with alcohol or drug addiction problems.
Program
L'Étape's program consists of two main phases, the first of which refers to the specialized drug addiction program. It begins with a minimum of three closed weeks where residents focus on program activities (thematic workshops, individual meetings with their CRC counsellor, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, etc.) During this period, no contact with the outside world is allowed. This immersive phase is aimed at introspection and in-depth work on the resident's self. Then, still in the specialized drug addiction program, follows a period of 3 other weeks which are semi-closed. The resident continues with the program activities as previously mentioned, but may resume contact with their outside network.
The second phase of the program offered at CRC L'Étape aims at the social reintegration of the resident in the community. Thus, the resident is supported in his or her occupational (work, study, volunteer work, etc.), family, health, financial, legal, etc. Throughout the resident's stay, he/she must be involved in the Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous movement.
Services
- Lodging
- Group workshop program specializing in substance abuse
- Matching with a volunteer who identifies with the Alcoholics Anonymous movement
- One-on-one meeting with your CRC counsellor
- Meals cooked by a cook
- Accompaniment and referral to local services in relation to the different needs of the residents
Clientele
Adult males released from a provincial detention center or federal facility with an alcohol or drug dependency problem.
Capacity
15 places (14 under federal jurisdiction, 1 under provincial jurisdiction)
Admission requirements
An assessment of the application by the representation team. The assessment is a prerequisite to the acceptance of the candidate to the CRC.
Exclusion criteria
- Persons with sexual offenses that include a predatory aspect (victim unknown);
- Persons who do not have a minimum recognition of their sexual offences (if applicable);
- Persons with a mental health problem that significantly impairs their functioning and who are not stabilized;
- People with reduced mobility or functional limitations related to stairs, for example.
Additional information
CRC L'Étape is accredited and contracted for services by the Correctional Service of Canada, as well as accredited and contracted for services by the Correctional Services Branch.
The CSC candidate is referred by a CLO following a community assessment. Here is the contact information for the CSC office in the Eastern Townships: 819-564-4235.
Candidates under provincial jurisdiction are referred by a CSO of a detention facility, a probation officer, a community worker or the CQLC.
To reach the Advocacy/Assessment Department
Telephone: 819 564-5043, toll free 1 877 722-0706
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