Addiction treatment at Harmony begins with a comprehensive, individualised plan developed by an interdisciplinary team of clinicians who meet regularly to review and modify each patient’s plan as needed.

The patient’s treatment plan is influenced by a variety of factors. Recommended levels and types of care are based on the addictive substance, family history, existence of co-occurring illness, gender, physical health, stability of home and work environments, and many other variables. Tailoring treatment in this way ensures each patient the most effective approaches and the best opportunity for recovery.

ADDICTION COUNSELLING
Harmony patients learn about their disease and the process of recovery through individual counselling and group sessions facilitated by qualified addiction counsellors.

The addiction counsellor guides each patient through the treatment experience, arranging for and accessing resources as clinically appropriate. Specific issues such as anger, assertiveness, disordered eating, gender, grief, trauma, gambling, sexual compulsivity, and other potential obstacles to lifelong recovery are also addressed.

MENTAL HEALTH
Addiction counsellors and mental health professionals work closely together from daily consultation about patients to co-facilitating group therapy sessions. A mental health professional is designated to all patients with a co-occurring diagnosis such as depression or anxiety disorder. Patients diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder learn how alcohol and other drug use can complicate mental health problems.

Individual psychological therapy is goal-directed, with the patient focusing on attitude change and skill development to reduce emotional stress and strengthen social, interpersonal, and vocational skills. Topic-focused group psychological therapy provides opportunities to share information, insights and emotional support with other patients.

MEDICAL CARE
Physical examinations are conducted on admission, while detox patients are housed in our specialised medical services unit. Licensed nursing professionals staff this unit, with additional physicians, psychiatrists, and emergency hospital services available. For patients in need of detoxification from alcohol or other drugs, harmony’s medical staff provides around-the-clock care, ensuring safety and comfort.