The Charlford House program offers the following:

• Supportive drug and alcohol-free environment
  
  
• Accommodation
  
  
• Balanced meals
  
  
• Aerobics twice weekly with a certified instructor
  
  
• Group and individual counselling
  
  
• Addiction education
  
  
• Guidance and direction within the context of the 12 Steps
  
  
• Motivational guest speakers
  
  
• Written exercises
  
  
• Contracting of responsibilities
  
  
• Resource referrals
  
  
• Recreation activities and socialization
  
  
• Personal development opportunities

Admission Criteria

To join the Charlford House program, you must:

• Earnestly desire freedom from substance abuse and its consequences
  
  
• Be an adult woman 19 years old or older
  
  
• Be willing to participate in a telephone interview
  (Monday to Friday)
  
  
• Join a wait listing following the interview
  
  
• Agree to a screening interview before being accepted into
  the program
  
  
• Consider all funding sources
  
  
• Undergo detoxification
  
  
• Agree to a minimum commitment of 90 days
  
  
• Commit yourself to participating in the 12 Step Program
  
  
• Be psychologically, physically, and socially ready to participate in a structured recovery program
  
  
• Determine your length of stay (this is open, according
  to your needs)