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Aventa Addiction Treatment for Women (Funded Agency)

Address

610-25 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB  T2S 0L6

Telephone

403- 245-9050

Fax

403-245-9485

E-mail

info@aventa.org

Website

http://www.aventa.org/

Hours of Operation

24 hours, 7 days a week (residence)
8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (treatment centre and administration)

Clientele Served

Women who need treatment to assist in their recovery from addictions to alcohol, tobacco, other drugs or gambling.

Program/Service Description

  • offers a 46-bed residential treatment facility 
  • offers immediate pre-treatment admissions to pregnant women 
  • offers four-week intensive day treatment and residential treatment programs that include individual and group counselling, information sessions, and life skills training  geared to women’s specific needs 
  • provides long-term residential support up to 90 days 
  • provides transitional housing support up to one year for women who have completed treatment 
  • offers outpatient services including aftercare groups, parenting programs, family and friend groups, and a tobacco cessation program

Referral Information

  • Referrals may be made by a referral agent or by the client herself. 
  • Referrals may be made by personal interview or telephone. 
  • Full assessment is required prior to admission. 
  • Pregnant women have priority access to all programs.

Additional Notes

  • A room and board fee applies. Contact the agency for current rates.
  • Brochures are available from the agency. 
  • The AADAC program consultant for this agency can be reached through AADAC’s Funded Services unit at 780-427-1953.
  • The information provided is subject to change. Please call Aventa for confirmation.

LAST REVIEWED: Monday, February 25, 2008