Addiction Resource Guide



Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre
Eating Disorders Long Term Residential Program

The Program
"In Its Own Words"

STATISTICS

Self Description:

"Residential inpatient program individualized to meet the specific needs of each client through the proven techniques of cognitive behavioural and interpersonal therapy offered in a home like atmosphere."


Treatment Philosophy:

"A collaborative approach to treatment allowing the individual control over their treatment in a supportive, cognitive and non-judgmental environment."


Family Program:

"Optional, case by case basis."


Position On 12 Step Involvement:

"None."


Position On Approach to Compulsive Overeating vs. Anorexia/Bulimia:

"No difference in approach."


Additional Characteristics:

"Individual treatment offered daily, collaborative approach, small size, affordable rates."

GENERAL:

    Number of Beds: 5
    Population Served: Females 18 years old and older




  • Last Year's Admissions:

    Total Adult Admits: 25
    Average Length of Stay 2-3 months
    Percent of Women 100%
    Percent under age 25 65%
    Percent with College Education: 60%
    Percent Covered by Public assistance 0%
    Receiving some form of psychiatric medication: 72%




  • Admissions Procedures:

    Night Admission Available: No
    Weekend Admission available: Yes
    Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: No




PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Self-pay Cost: $250 (CDN) per day
Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: Yes
Medicare Coverage accepted: Yes
Insurance Coverage verified before admission: No
Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: Yes




LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:

Licensed by: No licensing in province for facility of this type
Accredited by: None

Contact Information:

Admissions Telephone Number: (204) 728-2499
General Information: (888) 353-3372
Address: 458 14th St.
Brandon, Manitoba, CA R7A4T3