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DEWY

DEWY assists youth aged 13 to 18 who have problems with alcohol and/or drug use.  The goal of the program is to help youth reduce substance use or abstain from substance abuse through individual and group counselling and activities.

PROGRAM FEATURES

Treatment Approach

DEWY has a bio-psycho social orientation that is built around the trans-theoretical model of change (Prochaska and Diclementi).  This Model conceptualizes changes as the process of moving from pre-contemplation (I don't have a problem) to contemplation (maybe I have a problem) to action, and then on to maintenance.  A relapse is viewed as a predictable aspect of the change process and can occur during any stage in the change process.

  • Structured individual and group treatment services that will enhance the youth's motivation to change from problematic use to reducing or abstaining from substance use
  • 35 hours of core and optional programming per week
  • Youth are required to attend a minimum of three sessions per week for 10 to 12 weeks
  • Serves youth throughout the entire Lower Mainland

Core Components

  • Group work
  • Personal health and safety
  • Goal setting
  • Personal values
  • Family and friends
  • Substance misuse and gambling education
  • Gender specific programming
  • Aboriginal and multi-cultural content


Optional Components

  • Life skills development
  • Recreation and Art
  • Peer leadership training
  • Video work 

ACCESS

Referrals are accepted from anyone who has a relationship with a youth who would like to be involved in the DEWY program.  Referral Forms for our two programs can be downloaded below and faxed or emailed once completed to the location of choice:

LA-DEWY-Referal-Form.doc LA-DEWY-Referal-Form.doc 1/20/2011 4:32 pm 143 kB
NW-DEWY-Referal-Form.doc NW-DEWY-Referal-Form.doc 1/20/2011 4:32 pm 143 kB

Confidentiality Policy

DEWY guarantees confidentiality to our clients.  Professional referral sources will not receive any treatment or assessment information without the express permission of the youth.





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LOCATION
New Westminster
102 – 332 Columbia St.  
New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6

Langley
20607 Logan Avenue
Langley, BC V3R 7R3
CONTACT INFORMATION
New Westminster DEWY
Phone: (604) 523-5652
Fax: (604) 523-5655
Email: newwestminsterdewy@pcrs.ca

Langley DEWY
Phone: (604) 534-2171
Fax: (604) 534-8802
Email: newwestminsterdewy@pcrs.ca

Program Supervisor
Michelle Lambert
mlambert@pcrs.ca

Program Manager
Lee anne Hanson
lhanson@pcrs.ca
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Youth who:
- Are between 13 to 18
- Have had a comprehensive assessment completed by an alcohol and drug service provider
- Have stable housing
- Have substance misuse problems and/or risk of relapse
- Have a health status that allows for participation in the program
 
 
FEES FOR SERVICE
There are no fees for this program
PROGRAM FUNDING
This program is funded by the Fraser Health Authority