Phoenix Society Overview:

• Philosophical Approach
• Mission Statement
• Goals
• Conceptual Approach
• Operation And Service Values
• Society History
• Donations

The Society’s vision of services is guided by current health promotion concepts, a developmental model of recovery and the multi-dimensional model of the therapeutic community, a whole person/whole systems perspective based on social learning principles.

The therapeutic community’s history of treating substance abuse disorders in a broader context of personal, social and psychological dysfunction, has clearly established its efficacy in working with difficult populations. The modified therapeutic community is a multi-dimensional model that views substance abuse problems as disorders of the whole person and his or her functioning rather than defining characteristics. Our program and services focus on promoting health rather than focusing on deficits and aim at involving people in enhancing their physical, mental, social and spiritual health by teaching the self-care and mutual support skills that will allow them to manage daily living responsibly.

These activities help people build a spirit of self-reliance, coping and capability that carry over into other aspects of daily life. Successful treatment, in the modified therapeutic community’s view, involves a commitment to recovery, to active participation as a community member and to following the principles of “right living.” Congruent with the therapeutic community approach, the Canadian Centre for Health Promotion’s conceptual framework focuses on the individual’s possibilities in three fundamental areas of life that are common to the human condition: being, belonging, and becoming.

Viewing these dimensions from a holistic perspective, we see these possibilities as arising out of the ongoing interaction between persons and environments. The health framework recognizes that individuals have physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions, acknowledges people’s need to belong in both physical and social senses (i.e. to places and to social groups), as well as to distinguish themselves as individuals by pursuing their own goals and making their own choices and decisions (Renwick & Brown, 1996).

The use of community as method has been of primary importance to us in engaging, providing a safe container for, and supporting individuals whose experience of change is often a painful and trying process that leaves them especially vulnerable to relapse.

The mission of Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society is to encourage and assist British Columbians in achieving personal, family and community health free from substance misuse.

Our mission statement is an important part of the expression of our vision of service whose emphasis is on program development, advocacy, community networking and community building to support the positive interaction of the individual’s development of internal capacity, with the external support of environments to expand and enhance the individual’s capacity and resiliency.

1. To assist individuals in achieving a greater degree of control over their lives without reliance on drugs and alcohol or criminal lifestyle;

2. To support environments which encourage responsible decisions about drugs and alcohol and other related behavioral health issues;

3. To provide and support a credible, effective and coordinated system of addiction treatment, criminal justice, mental health and employment assistance services.

The following four premises underlie the conceptual approach for Phoenix programming:

• Understanding the client's experience

  First, it is important to pay close attention to people and to understand their lives, to determine how problems are felt by them and what meaning such difficulties have for the individual.

• Assess the client's current status and future aspirations

  Secondly, it is critical to understand where people are and where they would like to be.

• Empower people to act on their own behalf

  The third aspect involves the empowerment of people to energetically act on their own behalf. Enabling people to act on their own self-interest requires working with individuals to help them see that their own actions will make a meaningful difference in their lives.

• And finally, help to develop health-enhancing environments for people In order for people to achieve their aspirations, one of the necessary conditions is the existence of a supportive social environment

• Individuals, families and communities are involved in decisions regarding the development and implementation of services, to ensure that the services remain relevant for whom they are designed;
• Programs are of high quality and demonstrate planning based on the best available research;
• Programs are provided at a level that is consistent with assessed need;
• Services value people, treat them with respect and safeguard their basic human rights and freedoms;
• Staff members are encouraged and supported to be creative, to take initiative and to achieve personal and professional excellence.

Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society was officially registered as a not for profit Society in March of 1992 and is a registered charity. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and has established memberships in numerous provincial, national and international organizations to share its expertise with the global community:

• Association of Substance Abuse Programs of BC
• International Coalition of Addictions Studies Educators
• Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association
• International Council on Alcohol and Addictions
• International Federation of Non-Governmental Organizations for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse
• Canadian Criminal Justice Association
• BC Association of Counsellors of Abusive Men · Surrey Chamber of Commerce
• Regional Advisory Committee to Ministry of Social Development & Economic Security
• National Advisory Committee on Community Corrections

Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery and Education Society an important resource in the community. We therefore invite the general public to contribute towards the society and its goals by making a donation of time, resources or money.

If you wish to pledge a donation or need additional information regarding donating funds please contact us: admin@phoenixsociety.com or via phone at Tel: 604-583-7166.

Cheques:

Cheques should be sent made out to the following name:

Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery And Education Society

Mailing Address: #13686-94A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3V 1N1

Secure Online Donations:

We accept the following online credit card donations:

VISA / MasterCard / Discovery / AmericanExpress

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Cash:

We only accept cash donations through the Administrative Office. Please contact Sharon or Ann at 604-583-7166 to make a secure donation.