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THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Caritas School of Life
1, record 1, English, Caritas%20School%20of%20Life
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Caritas 2, record 1, English, Caritas
correct, Ontario
- Caritas Project Community Against Drugs 3, record 1, English, Caritas%20Project%20Community%20Against%20Drugs
former designation, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Caritas has the mission] to prevent addiction through education and awareness; to provide a therapeutic community in order to rehabilitate those suffering from dependencies; to also aid people with mental health issues, behavioural problems, and family issues. 3, record 1, English, - Caritas%20School%20of%20Life
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Caritas School of Life
1, record 1, French, Caritas%20School%20of%20Life
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Caritas 2, record 1, French, Caritas
correct, Ontario
- Caritas Project Community Against Drugs 3, record 1, French, Caritas%20Project%20Community%20Against%20Drugs
former designation, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Mental Disorders
- Social Services and Social Work
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Behavioural Health Foundation
1, record 2, English, Behavioural%20Health%20Foundation
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BHF 2, record 2, English, BHF
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Behavioural Health Foundation] is a therapeutic community providing long term programming to persons with addictions and co-occurring mental health issues. [The BHF's mission is] to provide quality behavioural health services of a wholistic nature to men, women, dependent children and youth leading to personal and family wellness in areas of education, employment, health and family values. [Its objectives are] to eliminate dependency on the use of substance, foster a positive self-image and identity, develop and increase self-confidence, develop work skills and work habits necessary for obtaining employment or entering an education institution and integrate the individual into the community as a productive member of society. 3, record 2, English, - Behavioural%20Health%20Foundation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Foundation for Behavioural Health
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Troubles mentaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Behavioural Health Foundation
1, record 2, French, Behavioural%20Health%20Foundation
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BHF 2, record 2, French, BHF
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Foundation for Behavioural Health
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Viral Diseases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Wildrose Polio Support Society
1, record 3, English, Wildrose%20Polio%20Support%20Society
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WPPS 2, record 3, English, WPPS
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Wildrose Polio Support Society was established on November 1, 1999 and serves polio survivors in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. The purpose of the Wildrose Polio Support Society is : to provide education to members in respect to post polio syndrome; to provide group support and therapeutic support to polio survivors and to provide other support as approved by the board of directors; to disseminate information concerning research and treatment about post polio syndrome; to raise monies for research into post polio syndrome and to donate same to such institution that is conducting research into post polio syndrome as the members of the Society shall decide; and to develop awareness, communication and education between the Society and the community. 2, record 3, English, - Wildrose%20Polio%20Support%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Maladies virales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Wildrose Polio Support Society
1, record 3, French, Wildrose%20Polio%20Support%20Society
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- WPPS 2, record 3, French, WPPS
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Carizon Family and Community Services
1, record 4, English, Carizon%20Family%20and%20Community%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Carizon 2, record 4, English, Carizon
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carizon specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence services, individual and family counselling, parental support and education, credit counselling, workplace resilience, settlement support and community wellness.... Carizon is a multi-service community organization committed to improving the future of individuals and families through supportive, therapeutic and preventative programs. 2, record 4, English, - Carizon%20Family%20and%20Community%20Services
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On April 1, 2013, Mosaic Counselling and Family Services and kidsLINK ... amalgamated to form one organization – Carizon Family and Community Services. 2, record 4, English, - Carizon%20Family%20and%20Community%20Services
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Carizon Family and Community Services
1, record 4, French, Carizon%20Family%20and%20Community%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Carizon 2, record 4, French, Carizon
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 1er avril 2013, Mosaic Counselling and Family Services et kidsLINK ont fusionné pour créer Carizon Family and Community Services. 3, record 4, French, - Carizon%20Family%20and%20Community%20Services
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- naturopathy
1, record 5, English, naturopathy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of preventative and therapeutic medicine based on holistic principles. It comprises dietetics, fasting, hydrotherapy, soft tissue physical therapy, exercise, counselling, relaxation and rest in order to promote and maintain the body's inherent healing mechanisms. It seeks to promote the health of the individual and the community, and extends to the health of succeeding generations. 1, record 5, English, - naturopathy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- naturopathie
1, record 5, French, naturopathie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de soins visant la santé globale et optimale de toute personne, au moyen d'une gestion efficace de son mode de vie, de manière à ce que l'organisme soit plongé dans des conditions les plus favorables possibles à sa tendance innée et puissante de s'autorétablir ou de s'améliorer. 1, record 5, French, - naturopathie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- therapeutic community
1, record 6, English, therapeutic%20community
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A treatment center totally structured to create an atmosphere conducive to emotional maturation with emphasis on development of initiative and responsibility. Every employee has a therapeutic role in such a setting and the center may need to include community resources.... 2, record 6, English, - therapeutic%20community
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- communauté thérapeutique
1, record 6, French, communaut%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9rapeutique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- commune thérapeutique 2, record 6, French, commune%20th%C3%A9rapeutique
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Communauté dans laquelle patients et psychiatres vivent et travaillent ensemble dans une atmosphère de liberté afin de produire des changements dans le comportement et la personnalité des individus. 3, record 6, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9rapeutique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Communauté thérapeutique [...] de telles communautés [...] fonctionnent souvent sans thérapeute en titre [...] le but de la communauté n'est pas tant de socialiser les membres que de créer une vie parallèle plus satisfaisante pour eux. 4, record 6, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9rapeutique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología (Generalidades)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- comunidad terapéutica
1, record 6, Spanish, comunidad%20terap%C3%A9utica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-05-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Survivors of Abuse and Trauma Programs
1, record 7, English, Survivors%20of%20Abuse%20and%20Trauma%20Programs
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Survivors of Abuse and Trauma programs assist female offenders in dealing with, and working through, the violence that they have experienced. This includes childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and partner abuse. The programs use a variety of delivery methods, intensities, and duration, and include strong involvement of the local community. Education and awareness programs, as well as more in-depth therapeutic programs, are offered. 1, record 7, English, - Survivors%20of%20Abuse%20and%20Trauma%20Programs
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programmes pour les survivantes de traumatismes et d'actes de violence
1, record 7, French, Programmes%20pour%20les%20survivantes%20de%20traumatismes%20et%20d%27actes%20de%20violence
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel du Canada. Les programmes destinés aux survivantes de traumatismes et d'actes de violence aident les délinquantes à faire face aux actes de violence dont elles ont été victimes et surmonter leurs problèmes. Cela comprend la violence sexuelle pendant l'enfance, l'agression sexuelle et la violence conjugale. Ces programmes, qui font appel à différentes méthodes, varient en intensité et en durée et mettent fortement à contribution la collectivité locale. Il existe aussi des programmes d'éducation et de sensibilisation et des programmes de traitement plus approfondis. 1, record 7, French, - Programmes%20pour%20les%20survivantes%20de%20traumatismes%20et%20d%27actes%20de%20violence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Administración federal
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programas para víctimas de malos tratos y traumas
1, record 7, Spanish, Programas%20para%20v%C3%ADctimas%20de%20malos%20tratos%20y%20traumas
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-04-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Leclerc Institution
1, record 8, English, Leclerc%20Institution
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 8, English, - Leclerc%20Institution
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Leclerc Institution is a medium-security penitentiary complex, with a number of buildings located in Laval, Quebec. This institution was designed to accommodate offenders who present a moderate escape risk, and it is particularly suitable for recidivists who want to take industrial, apprenticeship or academic training programs. The institution runs the ECHO program(which stands for Effort, Communication, Honesty and Orientation) in a therapeutic community setting, for inmates with a serious drug or alcohol problem. 1, record 8, English, - Leclerc%20Institution
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Leclerc Institution Male Offenders
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Établissement Leclerc
1, record 8, French, %C3%89tablissement%20Leclerc
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme générique qui commence le nom officiel d'un établissement ou d'une maison d'enseignement, comme : centre, établissement, maison, pénitencier, pavillon, annexe, etc. prend la majuscule. Lorsque ces termes génériques sont employés comme noms communs, ils prennent la minuscule. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Leclerc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation utilisée par le Service Criminologie du Bureau de la traduction et les Services linguistiques au Service correctionnel Canada. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Leclerc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'établissement Leclerc est un complexe carcéral à sécurité moyenne, composé de plusieurs bâtiments, situé à Laval, Québec. Cet établissement a été conçu en fonction des détenus qui représentent un risque d'évasion modéré et demeure particulièrement indiqué pour les délinquants récidivistes qui s'intéressent à un programme de travail industriel, d'apprentissage ou de formation académique. L'établissement offre le programme ÉCHO (Effort, communication, honnêteté et orientation) sous forme de communauté thérapeutique, aux détenus ayant une forte dépendance aux drogues et à l'alcool. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Leclerc
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Établissement Leclerc pour délinquants de sexe masculin
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-09-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Vanderbilt Comprehensive Assessment Program for Professionals
1, record 9, English, Vanderbilt%20Comprehensive%20Assessment%20Program%20for%20Professionals
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- V-CAP 2, record 9, English, V%2DCAP
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The program provides behavioral health evaluations for helping professionals such as doctors, dentists, nurses, psychologists, clergy and attorneys. Our expertise is available to professionals from the entertainment community including writers, composers, producers and recording artists, and to executives and professionals in business, industry, military, aviation, higher education and similar fields. V-CAP provides psychiatric and substance dependency assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring within a therapeutic environment that enables professionals and their families to identify problems and develop life plans that foster authentic personal growth, optimal professional performance and vitality. 3, record 9, English, - Vanderbilt%20Comprehensive%20Assessment%20Program%20for%20Professionals
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- programme d'évaluation complet Vanderbilt pour professionnels
1, record 9, French, programme%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20complet%20Vanderbilt%20pour%20professionnels
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- V-CAP 2, record 9, French, V%2DCAP
masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Education (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Development through Adventure, Responsibility and Education
1, record 10, English, Development%20through%20Adventure%2C%20Responsibility%20and%20Education
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- Project DARE 1, record 10, English, Project%20DARE
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Project DARE is a therapeutic adventure residential program for youth-at-risk operated by Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc. Project DARE(Development through Adventure, Responsibility and Education) is a nationally respected program with over thirty years of continuous service. The Project DARE facility is located approximately 3 hours north of Toronto, Ontario, on the edge of Algonquin Park. The Projet DARE program is designed to promote the development of the attitudes and skills necessary to lead a pro-social life as a responsible and accountable citizen. These outcomes are promoted through five core values Responsibility, Effort, Attitude, Community, Honour-R. E. A. C. H. Project D. A. R. E. is designed for male youth aged 14-17 who present a range of difficult to manage anti-social behaviours. 1, record 10, English, - Development%20through%20Adventure%2C%20Responsibility%20and%20Education
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Development through Adventure, Responsibility and Education
1, record 10, French, Development%20through%20Adventure%2C%20Responsibility%20and%20Education
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- Project DARE 1, record 10, French, Project%20DARE
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-09-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- forced withdrawal 1, record 11, English, forced%20withdrawal
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... forced withdrawal in a prison, hospital, therapeutic community or some other place, by physically depriving the patient of heroin. 1, record 11, English, - forced%20withdrawal
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sevrage sous contrainte
1, record 11, French, sevrage%20sous%20contrainte
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sevrage sous contrainte se fait soit dans un hôpital, soit dans une prison ou dans une clinique spécialisée. Dès l'arrivée, le patient est soumis à un sevrage brusque. 1, record 11, French, - sevrage%20sous%20contrainte
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- nutrition service
1, record 12, English, nutrition%20service
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nutrition services [provide] consultative services to health department staff, individuals in the community, and lay and professional groups such as the media, teachers, clubs, consumer groups and other health-social agencies, in matters of nutritional requirements of all ages, meal planning and budgeting, weight control, therapeutic diets, food fads and fallacies, and issues of current interest. [Services are responsible for] co-ordinating and evaluating the nutrition component of programs to meet these needs. 1, record 12, English, - nutrition%20service
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- service de nutrition
1, record 12, French, service%20de%20nutrition
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Service de nutrition. Ce service prend une importance particulière pour cette population défavorisée. Il doit s'intégrer aux activités de prévention, consultation et soins à domicile. Une nutritionniste, à la disposition des autres travailleurs, donnera aussi des consultations et de l'information sur l'alimentation et le budget alimentaire. 1, record 12, French, - service%20de%20nutrition
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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