Counsellors

Chandler Consulting Inc. is capable of offering a female or male counsellor to best suit your needs. Jan Chandler and Ron Peterson are the Chandler counselling team.

Assessment

A client history is taken to assess the nature and extent of problems which may be related to substance abuse, codependency, adult children of alcoholics, depression, stress management, anger management, or relationship issues.

For those clients requiring inpatient treatment, referrals to treatment services best suited to the client and his/her problems.

Individual Counselling

One to one counselling is offered from our head office in Red Deer. Counsellors are also contracted to deliver services in most western Canadian cities and towns.

Group Therapy

Groups provide a unique opportunity for growth in understanding your feelings, attitudes and behaviors together with social reinforcement regarding personal decision making. Please refer to our “Therapy Groups” section for program outlines.

Treatment Aftercare

An important part of addiction treatment is relapse prevention and aftercare. Learn how to channel your natural energies and live comfortably without the use of your chemical.

Adolescent Services

In response to an acute need for high quality treatment services for adolescents dependent on alcohol and other drugs, Chandler Consulting Inc. offers the following;

• Assessment
• Early stage intervention and short-term counselling
• Continuing recovery support for adolescents and their families
• Youth Addiction Program - an intensive substance abuse education/treatment program for youth - see "Therapy Groups".

Out-patient individual education and counselling directed towards development by the adolescent of skills necessary to disrupt substance abuse patterns is also offered.

Educational Services

Jan Chandler and Ron Peterson are available to speak or lead workshops on subjects related to addiction, codependency, adult children of alcoholics, mastering change, parenting teenagers, anger and/or stress management and many other topics.

Referrals

Self referrals are encouraged, as well as those from family, friends, treatment centres, clergy, schools, medical, lawyer, probation agencies, and employers. All inquiries and interviews will be treated confidentially.

Fees

Fees are the financial responsibility of the client. Financing arrangements may be available. You may qualify for coverage through your Employee Assistance Program.