Admissions
Below is an overview of our 3 residential programs. Please note that Westover is a non-medical facility.
Substance Use Disorder Program - 19 Days (Residential)
Admission Criteria
Client must be physically and mentally capable of fully participating in a structured, intensive treatment program
Client should be interested in an abstinence focused treatment centre
Client will need to be 7 days free from alcohol and drugs (including marijuana) prior to their provisional date
Client cannot be prescribed benzodiazepine medication
Client cannot be on methadone
Client cannot be incarcerated
Client cannot be currently in hospital
Clients on Suboxone will need to be on a stable dose and no longer using opioids. The prescribing doctor will need to provide a supporting letter for the client. The Suboxone script will need to be sent to Thamesville Pharmacy (fax # 519-692-9209) prior to the clients arrival.
Services will be offered equally to all residents of Ontario 16 and older
Assessment must be completed with a referral agency and some restrictions may apply
Looking to come to Westover?
Call a referral agency to let them know that you have made the decision to go into treatment. They will assess you to see if Westover is the right centre to treat your specific needs. If Westover is the right one, they will begin the paperwork!
Once the Admissions Coordinator at Westover has received and reviewed all paperwork, you will be called to discuss a provisional date (the date that you begin at Westover). Provisional dates are provided on Thursdays.
Please Note
If you have not heard from our admissions department, please call your referral agency to ensure the completed assessment and Westover Specific paperwork have been sent or feel free to contact our Admission Coordinator at slosiak@westovertreatmentcentre.ca.
Referral Agencies
If you are a referral agency looking to learn more about our admissions, please click the button below.
Co-Dependency Program - 6 Days (Residential)
Admission Criteria
Clients must be physically and mentally capable of fully participating in a structured, intensive treatment program.
An individual must feel they have been affected by someone else’s alcohol and / or drug use either during their childhood or adult years.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of admission
Client cannot be on benzodiazepines
Client cannot be on methadone
Client cannot be currently incarcerated
Client cannot be currently hospitalized
Clients on Suboxone will need to be on a stable dose and no longer using opioids. The prescribing doctor will need to provide a supporting letter for the client. The Suboxone script will need to be sent to Thamesville Pharmacy (fax # 519-692-9209) prior to the clients arrival.
Applicants must possess a willingness to learn and change
Applicants in recovery from substance use disorder must be abstinent for a minimum of one year at time of application.
Looking to come to Westover?
Step 1: Call or email the Co-Dependency program director, Pam Giles for information and a brief assessment. We will also coordinate a time for a phone interview with you.
- Jeffrey New, Director of the Co-Dependency Program - 519-692-5110 ext.134, jnew@westovertreatmentcentre.ca
Step 2: Once you’ve had a phone interview, a provisional date will be discussed.
Stage Two Recovery & Relapse Prevention Program - 6 Days (Residential)
Admission Criteria
Clients must be physically and mentally capable of fully participating in a structured, intensive treatment program.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of admission
Client cannot be on benzodiazepines
Client cannot be on methadone
Client cannot be currently incarcerated
Client cannot be currently hospitalized
Clients on Suboxone will need to be on a stable dose and no longer using opioids. The prescribing doctor will need to provide a supporting letter for the client. The Suboxone script will need to be sent to Thamesville Pharmacy (fax # 519-692-9209) prior to the clients arrival.
Must have previously completed a residential treatment program
Must have attended recovery support, 12-step meetings, or private counselling since finishing the residential program
Must have at least six months of life experience since leaving treatment
Looking to come to Westover?
Step 1: Call or email Jeffrey New to coordinate a phone interview with him. 519-692-5110 ext 134 | jnew@westovertreatmentcentre.ca
Step 2: Once you’ve had an interview, a provisional date will be discussed.
Rules of Engagement
Westover Treatment Centre reserves the right to establish rules and guidelines to maintain safety, respect of all clients and staff, and to maintain integrity of our programs. The following activities may result in immediate discharge:
Physical violence towards self and others
Serious threat of harm toward self or others
Persistent non-compliance with program participation and expectations
Theft/destruction of property
Possession or use of drugs or alcohol
Leaving property without staff permission
Sharing of medications
Continual aggressive behaviour
Illness - If any client shows signs or symptoms of illness, they will be discharged and allowed to return once they are symptom free and their health is stable.
