YSAC
Youth Solvent Addiction Committee

Charles J Andrew Youth Centre

The Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre is located in the community of Sheshatshiu, Labrador. The Centre offers solvent addiction treatment services for First Nation youth, between the ages of 12 and 18. Charles J Andrew is a twelve-bed facility that operates a continuous intake cycle all year round.

Mission:

The Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre is committed to empowering aboriginal youth throughout Canada through the provision of a holistic healing program. The program is strongly influenced by traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and practices. Spirituality and reconnecting to the land will be key components in nurturing and building self-confidence and developing skills amongst youth to help them reach their full potential as community members.

Services Offered:

Treatment Program

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Traditional Native Therapy

Family Counselling

Academic studies

Recreation

Wilderness Program

Pre & Post Treatment

Help referral agencies complete individual assessments

Help referral agencies develop treatment plan for clients

Develop individual aftercare plan with clients and community agencies

Contact former clients on a regular basis

Provide communities with workshops on solvent abuse.

Mailing Address:

Charles J Andrew Youth Treatment Center

P.O. Box 109

Sheshatshiu, NL

Canada – A0P 1M0

Phone and Fax Number

Phone: 1-079-497-8995

Fax: 1-709-497-8993