Motivational Experience Program

Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society

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Description
Offers opportunities for people who have sold drugs that are interested in making amends with the community to assist in educating parents based on their personal experience at Family Recovery Group meetings.

Service provides:

  • opportunities for people who are in recovery from substance use disorders and addiction to assist in educating parents based on their personal experience at virtual Family Recovery Group meetings

Includes:

  • potential completion of court-ordered community service work or counselling
  • a certificate for those who successfully complete the program
  • the opportunity for individuals to stay involved with Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society as Motivational Experience alumni

Participants should be willing to explore how their past choices have impacted individuals, families, and the community, and respond respectfully to the same.


Affiliation: Partnered with Edmonton Drug Treatment Court.
Key Provider: addiction counsellors, facilitators, social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • people who are in recovery from substance use disorders and addiction
  • and who are willing to explore the impacts of their past choices
There is a minimum commitment of 15 sessions, which will count as 60 hours towards mandated time or community service orders.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service, a referral is required from:
  • a Justice and Solicitor General (Alberta) probation or parole officer
  • or the Provincial (Alberta) Drug Courts  
Referrals from other professionals (accredited addiction counsellors or related fields) may be considered if open spots are available.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-877-991-2 PEP (2737) (Family Support Line)
Telephone
780-410-8516 (Office)
Telephone
780-293-OPEP (0737) (Family Support Line)
Web Site
http://www.pepsociety.ca
Email
info@pepsociety.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No -
Other disabled access: No -
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Last Verified On
October 31, 2024
Location
Sherwood Park
Hours of Operation
Tue
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Wed
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Thu
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Program runs every Tuesday and every other Wednesday and Thursday.

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