Admission Requirements
​Westminster House welcomes individuals who satisfy the following requirements:
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Youth or adult who identifies as a female
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You currently have a negative relationship with drugs and/or alcohol
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Chemical (this includes alcohol) substance misuse is your primary diagnosis
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You have funding in place
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You are prepared to become a non-smoker/vaper for the duration of your stay (we offer nicotine patches)
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Agree to adhere to Westminster House Primary Care Guidelines
If you are satisfied with the above-noted requirements, please call Westminster House offices and request to be added to our waitlist. If there are special circumstances surrounding one of our criteria, please call and discuss it with our trained intake workers. We are willing to work with you to help you succeed in your desire for recovery.
If you or a loved one requires assistance, please contact one of our intake staff. Our highly qualified team is ready to assist you and all information is kept confidential.
Intake
Clients do not have to be abstinent prior to intake.​
Westminster House is a place to recover and therefore free from distractions such as cell phones and computers so if possible, leave these devices at home as there is limited storage. Furthermore, we can only store up to a maximum of 1 suitcase.
Referring Agents
Referrals are accepted from the following sources:
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Community health centres and counsellors
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Medical detoxification centres and physicians
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Residential treatment facilities
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
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School Counsellors, Academic Advisors
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Physicians, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, etc.
Admissions Support
Please fill in one of our referral forms and submit it to admissions@westminsterhouse.ca
Financial Support
Planning for treatment can be a challenging experience, and we understand the financial aspect can add to the stress. That's why we offer a variety of payment options to make the process more manageable for you. We're here to support you every step of the way.
FAQ
Starting your recovery journey at Westminster House? We understand that this can be a challenging time, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to feel prepared. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions to help guide you through the process. If you have any questions you cannot seem to find the answer to on our website, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@westminsterhouse.ca
Get in Touch
Reach out with any questions you may have, and a member of our staff will be happy to assist you within 48 business hours. If it is an emergency, please call our 24 hour help line at: 1-866-524-5633.
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Westminster House Society respectfully acknowledges that the land we stand upon is the traditional unceded territory of the QayQayt and Sto:lo First Nations, and we recognize all Coast Salish and Sto:lo peoples on whose traditional and unceded territories we learn, play, work, and recover.