At Beccarian Correctional Care, we understand the importance of a streamlined and compassionate admissions and referral process for individuals entering therapeutic living units (TLUs) and accessing transitional service (TS) programs.
Our approach is designed to ensure that every individual receives the support they need in a timely and respectful manner, facilitating a smooth transition into our programs.
Transitional services recovery navigators are available at five correctional settings in Alberta. Inmates at these settings can access recovery navigators directly when they are on the unit or complete a Request for Interview (RFI) form indicating they wish to speak to the recovery navigator.
Direct referrals from within the correctional system. All referrals are routed through a correctional service worker (CSW). The correctional service worker can refer directly to a TLU or other resources or defer the interview to a transitional services recovery navigator.
Legal counsel who believe their clients would benefit from a program that supports recovery and rehabilitation should advise their client to write an RFI requesting to speak to a recovery navigator or CSW about services.
Beccarian Correctional Care is happy to provide educational seminars on the model of care to assist with creating pathways for incarcerated individuals to access care.
Doctors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals should advise their client to write an RFI requesting to speak to a recovery navigator or CSW about services.
Relatives of individuals who are currently incarcerated or are about to be released and need structured support can advise their family member to write an RFI to speak to a recovery navigator or correctional service worker about services.
Individuals seeking support for themselves can access a recovery navigator directly when they are on the unit or write an RFI indicating they wish to speak to a recovery navigator.
To make a referral or begin the
admissions process, follow these steps:
Once a referral is accepted, individuals can expect:
Introduction to the program’s structure, rules, and expectations to ensure the individual is well-prepared to begin their journey with us
From day one, individuals will receive support from our multidisciplinary team, including access to psychological support and case management.
Based on the initial assessments, a personalized care plan will be developed, outlining the therapies, activities, and interventions that will be part of the individual's treatment.