Admissions


	Home > Services > Health Services > Aurora Centre > Day Treatment > Admissions Admissions Admissions - Commuters Eligibility Clients must meet the following conditions prior to admission: 19 years of age or older have been assessed by a qualified professional as substance dependent have not used alcohol or other mood-altering drugs for at least the past two weeks, including benzodiazepines, codeine, barbiturates and opiate analgesics, and are prepared to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other mood-altering drugs for the duration of treatment if on methadone, stabilized for a minimum of three months safe living situation (non-using, non-violent housing), with food, rent and other basic financial needs met funds in place to provide own transportation and child care while attending program if on medication, have had medication reviewed by physician emotionally able to participate in group therapy able to defer any pending court dates or extensive medical/dental issues until after treatment able to understand and communicate in English, and manage a program that requires a basic level of reading and writing committed to making important life changes to support recovery Please note that Aurora Centre is a tobacco-free facility, and clients who reduce or abstain from tobacco prior to beginning the program find it easier to proceed with treatment. However it is not necessary to be two weeks tobacco-free prior to arrival, as with other substances. Clients are expected to remain abstinent from tobacco for the duration of the program. Admission Process Clients must be referred by a qualified professional, such as a counsellor, psychologist, physician, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist. For assistance with locating an alcohol and drug counsellor, contact the Alcohol and Drug Referral Service toll-free at 1-800-663-1441, or from the Lower Mainland call 604-660-9382. Clients who are pregnant are given preferential admission. Commuter clients will be asked to come to Aurora for an in-person assessment interview prior to admission. Please call our referral line at 604-875-2449 for further information. What to Bring to Aurora We have designed our facility to be as warm, inviting and home-like for you as possible. To ensure your comfort while here: wear casual, comfortable clothes, including layers as the temperature level of rooms can be unpredictable bring exercise clothing and runners for fitness classes and daily walks if participating in these optional program activities bring a personal refillable water bottle bring a lunch if staying for optional afternoon program activities (refrigerator available) cameras are allowed, with restrictions to ensure others’ privacy use of cell phones are not allowed during program hours (8:45 am – 1:00 pm or while on the site) What Not to Bring valuables or large amounts of money beverages other than water clothing or other items promoting tobacco, alcohol or other drugs Updated March 31, 2010