Description: Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping men who are recovering from addiction.
Phase 1 is the introductory phase. This phase lasts a minimum of two weeks. New residents are assisted with securing proper clothing and identification. The new resident meets with the house doctor and dentist and is required to register with Addiction Services. The resident will meet with the caseworker twice weekly and will set short-term goals, learning basic life skills as necessary. The curfew Sunday through Thursday is 11:30 pm and Friday and Saturday 1 am. Phase 1 participants are required to attend
Phase 2 is referred to as the treatment phase. Phase 2 typically lasts from six weeks to six months. The resident meets with their caseworker once per week, joins a self help home group, and obtains a sponsor. Curfews are midnight from Sunday to Thursday and 2am Friday and Saturday. The focus is on the 12 step program, attending recovery programs and a number of self help meetings per week. Alternate weekend pass privileges available.
Phase 3 is referred to as the transitional phase. Residents focus on studying for and writing GED’s; writing resumes and learning job search techniques, personal budgeting and living accommodation searches. Weekly meetings with the caseworker and curfews of midnight from Sunday through Thursday and 2am on Friday and Saturday. Residents in Phase 3 attend a number of self help meetings per week and weekend pass privileges are available.