The Delta
The Ancrage and The Delta are two co-existing bilingual programs designed to help individuals free themselves from their drug or alcohol dependencies
What we offer
The Delta is a social reintegration program that compliments The Ancrage, our rehabilitation service. It is intended as a follow up support program for adult men who have completed the program at The Ancrage or another therapy lasting a minimum of 3 months.
Although they have managed to stop their consumption in a supervised environment, these individuals may face challenges in reintegrating into society (job search, socialization, resumption of studies, housing search, etc.) without a support structure.
This program is certified by the CIUSSS of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (CCSMTL).
Activities
The Delta provides a flexible structure and schedule to help participants integrate into the community, while benefiting from the support of a peer group and professionals.
Engaging participants in a variety of activities supports them in their reintegration. Some things they may be involved in at The Delta are group activities, intervention planning, resident initiatives, and individual meetings are all centered around the following goals:
- Development of food purchasing and culinary skills
- Personal budget creation, management and adherence
- Building a social network and engaging in healthy recreational activities outside The Centre Booth
- Deep understanding and use of local resources to meet essential needs (furniture, clothing, etc)
- Return to studies
- Professional reintegration or participation in volunteer activities
- Maintenance of good personal hygiene and one's environment
- Restoration of family and social ties
- Research and preparation for relocation to a suitable housing
The clinial approach remains identical to that of The Ancrage but is adapted to situations specifically related to social reintegration.
Participants must attend two group discussions and one individual session per week, undertake external initiatives, discuss and reflect with their intervener, and refrain from any consumption during their stay.
Admission criteria
- Be a man aged 18 or over.
- Have recently completed a therapy of at least 3 months for addiction and not have a current consumption problem.
- Commit to not consuming during the stay.
Express a need for support for social reintegration. - Be able to understand and expresss oneself in French or English.
NOTE: Individuals undergoing opioid agonist treatment are admitted
Program costs
- $850 per month (subject to annual increase based on inflation)
- Social assistance beneficiaries can obtain a special benefit, with their expenses then covered by Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Solidarity. However, assistance allowance will be reduced.