Intensive Treatment Program

Kinghaven is a 70-day intensive residential treatment program dealing with problematic substance use issues that follows a Harm Reduction Model of addiction treatment.

Throughout the program clients have the opportunity to participate in education sessions. Some topics include emotional regulation, living your values, stress management, grief and loss, communication, co-dependency and overcoming stigma. Clients also have the opportunity to attend in-house AA meetings and SMART Recovery meetings, as well explore creative outlets of expression including Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Pet Therapy. Clients will participate in therapeutic house duties and complete weekly tracking sheets that monitor their participation. 

Clients will be randomly screened for substance abuse during their engagement in our programs.

Most importantly, all clients have the opportunity to create a Transitional and Aftercare Plan which, if they choose to follow, will support them in creating a productive life free of substance misuse.

Intake Information

We look forward to welcoming you to Kinghaven Treatment Centre. This information helps to ensure a smooth admission and beginning to your treatment program.

Arriving later than your scheduled intake time may result in a delay or rescheduling of your intake.

You must be 3-5 days sober on arrival. When a client arrives under the influence of drugs or alcohol or withdrawing from substances they are not deemed to be medically stable and their intake will be postponed.

Please remember your $10 linen deposit. This is returned to you when you return your linens upon departure.

You may bring 1 suitcase and 1 small bag. Your suitcase should not be bigger than 27 inches or heavier than 50 lbs. We do not have storage for excess belongings.

When you arrive, bring your belongings into the front office and report to the front desk. You will be asked for photo ID (if you have it), the linen deposit, and if you have any items for safekeeping. 

We will lock up your cell phone for 2 weeks from your intake date.

There are personal safes for each client in their rooms, clients are encouraged to use them to store valuable items such as wallets, or other personal items. Kinghaven is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Note that your belongings will be searched. Please remove any sharp objects that could injure staff, especially syringes. Do not bring any drug paraphernalia as this will be disposed of.

All clients complete a hygiene protocol where they are asked to take a shower and change into clothes temporarily provided by Kinghaven for two hours as their belongings go through a heat treatment process that reaches temperatures of 90C. Please do not bring any belongings that could be damaged by the heat.

Medications

Please take your morning medications including Methadone or Suboxone before you arrive. Bring a written prescription for 2 weeks of your medications. For Methadone and Suboxone, be sure your prescription starts the day following your intake date. If you are on Methadone or Suboxone you MUST arrive with a new prescription.

Per Fraser Health Licensing Regulations, all medications and over the counter products including vitamins can only be administered with a doctor’s prescription. Kinghaven cannot administer any medications or products you bring with you. Any costs will be your responsibility, Kinghaven does not pay for any medications. Please be sure to bring any insurance information with you. Medications can be paid with cash or credit card. 

Passes

Clients eligible for passes after their second week in Process Group. Clients are granted passes if they are attending and engaged in programming, following direction from staff, and Kinghaven guidelines. Passes are approved at the discretion of the clients primary counsellor. Near the end of their treatment stay clients are eligible for overnight passes as long as they are adhering to Kinghaven expectations. 

Appointments

Any medical, dental, legal or other appointments must be postponed until after treatment.

What to Bring Checklist

• Alcohol free personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc.)
• Comfortable clothing and footwear including athletic gear if you are interested in participating in walking club or gym activities
• Personal identification
• 2 weeks prescription for medications
• If you are on the Methadone or Suboxone maintenance program, bring the original hard copy of a 2 week prescription with a start date for the day after admission. Failure to bring the original hard copy could result in denial of admission
• A small alarm clock
• A small fan 
• Clear water container/Coffee mug with a lid
• Tobacco products for a minimum of 3 weeks (you are not able to leave the site for a minimum of 3 weeks after admission).
• Laundry soap
• $10.00 Linen deposit

What Not To Bring Checklist

• No food or drink of any kind.
• No bedding, towels or pillows as these are provided
• No inappropriate reading materials
• No colognes (we are a scent-free facility)
• No over the counter medications including vitamins and protein powders
• No haircutting equipment
• No vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or other forms of personal transportation
• No weightlifting or gym equipment
• No tattoo or piercing materials
• No TV’s, laptops/computers/tablets, projectors, handheld gaming devices, or speakers

Please call intake with any questions you have at 604-864-0039, Ext 103.