At the AVI Health Centre we recognize and accept that each person who is dependent on opioids enters treatment with widely varying experiences, expectations and needs. Therefore, counselling is tailored to meet the person “where they are at”, respecting their choices and needs concerning their counselling and treatment goals. We recognize that some clients may aim to reduce drug use, some to become abstinent, some may wish to eventually taper off methadone, and others to maintain on methadone for the long term.
Counselling treatment plans are developed respecting the client’s dignity, recognizing marginalization and the disempowering effect opioid addiction can have on ones life. We recognize and seek to minimize the potential impact addiction may have on the clients ability to care for children or other dependents, earn a living, find housing and maintain healthy relationships with friends and family.
