FAQs  

What does treatment cost?

There is a $25.00 charge for the workbook required for your therapy group.

How long is the treatment program?

The core program is six weeks in length. Extensions are possible on a case-by-case basis.

What about parking?

See:  http://www.bcwomens.ca/AboutUs/parking.htm

Do you provide on-site day care or child-minding subsidies?

We do not have daycare facilities on site and there are no longer child-minding subsidies available. Women who have been mandated for treatment by the Ministry for Child and Family Development can apply for financial support through their social worker.

What if I have medical or dental problems while in treatment?

Please ensure that serious medical and dental issues are resolved before coming to treatment, so that they do not interfere with your ability to attend and participate.

What is the age range of women who attend Aurora?

Aurora provides treatment services for women ranging in age from 19 to 75.

What does a typical day at Aurora look like?

Monday through Friday

Start time: 8:45 a.m.

Finish time: 1:00 p.m. (sometimes as early as 12:00 p.m.)

Allow for a minimum of 1 hour of required homework daily

Commuter clients join residential clients for a client-led community meeting at 8:45 a.m., followed by morning therapy groups facilitated by a counsellor. Commuter clients have the option of participating in many of the other aspects of program offered for residential clients during afternoons and evenings. It will be important to set aside additional time during the day or evening to complete homework for the next day’s group, spend time in quiet self-reflection, and attend support group meetings.
 

What about smoking?

The Aurora Centre and hospital grounds are tobacco-free for clients, employees and visitors. This means no use of tobacco products is permitted. Clients make a commitment to remain tobacco-free for the duration of their treatment. Nicotine replacement products are provided.

Why is the Aurora Centre tobacco-free?

Tobacco-related diseases are the leading cause of death in patients previously treated for alcoholism and/or other non-nicotine drugs of dependence. The Aurora Centre is determined to reduce illness and the incidence of premature death in women caused by tobacco products. On average, 75% of women who attend Aurora treatment programs have smoked cigarettes, and they consistently identify nicotine as one of their three most problematic drugs.

Research evidence shows that abstinence from use of tobacco significantly increases clients’ chances of maintaining long-term abstinence from other mood-altering substances. This is a unique opportunity to attend treatment in a safe and supportive environment where staff is dedicated to supporting clients to remain abstinent from tobacco. The comprehensive support we offer includes free nicotine replacement therapy, for example the patch or gum.

Updated March 31, 2010