NEW ROADS THERAPEUTIC RECOVERY COMMUNITY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

New Roads Men’s and Women’s treatment centres are programs of Our Place Society
and serve those on Vancouver Island. The programs offer structured daily programing to
assist individuals in achieving their overall recovery goals and objectives.

Here are answers to common questions about the New Roads Recovery Programs.
Contact us for more details (newroadsrecovery@ourplacesociety.com)

• How long is the program? 9 to 24 months.

• What does it cost? Covered by Income Assistance and Persons with Disabilities
(PWD) benefits. Residents keep their comfort allowance. Self-funded cost:
$45/day.

• Do you accept methadone, Kadian, Suboxone, or Sublocade? Yes.

• Do you accept opioids or benzodiazepines? No.

• Do you accept testosterone? Assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• Is detox required before admission? Yes, detox must be completed first.

• Are there restrictions for admission? Yes. We cannot accept individuals with
sexual assault or arson charges, unstable mental health, or major physical
limitations (Men’s facility is not mobility accessible). Residents are required to
participate in all aspects of the program. All active warrants must be vacated.

• Do you accept individuals from hospital, jail or on bail? Yes.

• Is the program co-ed? No, the men’s and women’s programs are separate.

• Can individuals self-refer? Yes.

• Is an application available? Yes, the applications, consent forms, and
handbooks can be found on our website.

The program has four phases: orientation, primary recovery, early re-entry, and
re-entry. Residents earn privileges as they progress:
• Orientation (6–8 weeks): Focus on treatment plan. No cell phones or
computers and no access to Centre phones or have weekend visitors.
• Primary recovery (~6 months): Treatment plan implementation. Use Centre
phones and have weekend visitors. No cell phones or computer access.
• Early re-entry and re-entry: Access to cell phones, computers, and gradual
community reintegration. Steps toward moving out of the Centre.