Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres

We would like to acknowledge that there is an investigation under way with the Edmonton Police and RCMP. We will continue to do our due diligence with supporting the investigation. Thank you to our surrounding communities, past clients, Elders, and staff for their continued support during this process. Our primary focus continues to be the wellbeing of our clients. We have no further comment at this time.

For Immediate Release St. Albert, Alberta, November 27, 2020. Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres Society response to media. A Facebook post has been made by an individual regarding a matter involving a Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres client and a former staff member.... This post has made false accusations against Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres and include allegations the staff failed to properly investigate this matter, attempted to prevent an investigation, and failed to have proper polices and protocol in place. Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres has in place policies and procedures designed to provide a safe and healthy environment for their client’s and staff and remains in compliance with all Provincial Legislation. We take all concerns seriously and ensure prompt appropriate action is taken; we take pride in supporting those we serve. Any investigations are initiated by proper authorities and Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres cooperates fully with proper authorities regarding any matter. In consultation with Protection for Person’s in Care Act, this department had no recommendations over and above the actions already taken by the organization in this investigation. Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres will continue to safely support those who suffer from addictions in a safe and healthy manner. Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres has demonstrated that it meets international standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This reporting to CARF along with Poundmaker's dedication to their mission statement and values ensure that its standards of program effectiveness and quality of client care are at the highest level possible. Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres is dedicated to ensuring that it is a place for healing, wellness and spirituality. For media inquiries contact: Libby Szarka Community Engagement Officer Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres 780-458-1884

Check out our website for a list of current employment opportunities https://poundmakerslodge.ca/employment/

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca//recovery-home-for-indigenous-w Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres is pleased to announce the continued collaboration with Oxford House Foundation and the Grand Opening of Red Woman House, a Recovery home for Indigenous Women. Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres, a place for healing, wellness & spirituality with a 47 year history of helping people recover from trauma and addictions. Poundmakers offers 110 adult treatment beds on site. 5 Detox bed...s, 83 beds for our 42 day program, 15 beds for our 90 day young adult program, and 7 beds at Iskwew Healing Lodge. May Creator continue to guide us in our work. Special thank you to Elder Georgette Fox for her blessings as well as thank you to everyone that came out to support. See more

Good morning!! Any Ladies that have long skirts they would like to donate, Poundmakers is needing some for our clients to wear in Ceremony. Please PM me :)

Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres have taken the necessary steps to implement risk mitigation strategies in order to continue normal operations; as a result, a decision has been made to reinstate admissions to residential treatment. Prior to admission all clients are required to take the on line self assessment https://myhealth.alberta.ca//P/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx Staff will also conduct the health assessment screening protocol at admission and clients will be admitted, as long as they do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. Hiy Hiy

Good Morning, This is to advise that Poundmaker's Lodge has discontinued admissions as a result of Covid - 19 Pandemic. We currently have clients in-patient who are in the process of completing treatment. Where possible, we have directly transported clients home to ensure their safe travel. We are also providing discharged clients with a safety kit which includes; smudge, mask, gloves, hand sanitizer, naloxone kit, narcan spray, resource list, etc. We will continue with this ...process until all clients are safely home. Some of our clients are homeless and we will remain open for those clients to stay and ensure they continue to have a safe environment. Staff remain on site and for those former clients in recovery who may be struggling. Please call us. Our prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. Akahmeyimok. Clients, Elders, Board and Staff Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres See more

Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres Response to COVID-19 As foretold by our elders a great sickness has returned. First and foremost we would like to send our prayers out to the community. May Creator keep you strong during these difficult times. Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centers is committed to doing our part in response to COVID-19, simultaneously supporting those seeking treatment during the pandemic crisis.... Poundmakers is cancelling all family and friend visits, open self-help meetings, and open ceremonies until further notice. We have limited clients outside appointments, as well as cancelled all non-essential visits. At the current time, Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres continues to provide residential treatment programs and services to our current clients in the 42 and 90-day program. The health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff, and our community is our top priority. We are committed to helping public health leaders to contain this pandemic and provide a culturally safe space for clients to heal and recover from their addictions. As of as today, Thursday March 19, 2020 there have been no reported COVID 19 related illness at Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres. Given public information on the COVID-19 pandemic PML staff is ensuring all universal precautions to minimize impact on staff and our clients who have compromised health. Every precaution is being taken internally, including: Regular disinfection of all public areas. Client rooms, common areas are being sanitized by the cleaning personnel and staff on a consistent basis. All staff and clients are provided hand sanitizer throughout the building. We are currently implementing information technology to provide tools to enable communication with family members and love ones on a regular basis through telehealth, facetime, skype and telephone. We have posted and conducted educational sessions conducted by our nursing staff to reinforce the importance of personal hygiene. PML nursing staff are educating clients to ease stress and worry, and continue to monitor health of both staff and clients Clients have been given the option to continue in treatment and sadly, a number of our clients have decided to self-terminate from the program due to COVID 19 fears, PML has supported and will continue to support clients who have requested to self-terminate as a result of the pandemic. All clients exiting from the program, whether it is early discharge or graduation, are supported with an exit package including safety precautions, safety planning, Naloxone kits, Narcan spray and relapse prevention plans and most importantly cultural supports. We will continue to conduct ceremony and we will continue to pray to the Creator that our community will be spared from this illness. Please know that you are in our prayers during this very difficult time. Akahmeyimok, Respectfully, Clients, Elders, Board and Staff Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres

Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres was established in 1973 and prides itself on its 46 year history of providing exceptional addiction and mental health treatment services. PLTC offers a 42 day adult residential treatment program, a specialized 90 day treatment program for young adults and Iskwew Healing Lodge Women’s aftercare facility. Poundmaker’s combines traditional Indigenous spirituality with; information lectures, experiential learning, and group therapy to help ...restore balance in their lives. Programs are conducted with an emphasis placed on respect for Indigenous natural laws, and traditional values. Through Ceremonies guided by Elders clients connect with culture, spirituality and themselves. We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Oxford House Foundation to provide a culturally safe aftercare facility for men; we have opened one house in Calgary and one in Edmonton. Each house accommodates four to five individuals. There are 28 Oxford Houses in Alberta owned by Oxford House Foundation. Oxford House provides safe affordable housing to men and women in recovery. With combined services of Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres and Oxford House Foundation we are providing services which will increase health outcomes with a culturally based comprehensive approach to treating addictions. The homes will provide culturally safe, affordable housing while meeting the unique needs of people in early recovery, allowing them to flourish mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. http://www.cfweradio.ca//new-mens-addiciton-house-opens-/

Save The Date: August 1st and 2nd, 2020. Poundmakers Annual Pow Wow

Save the Date!! August 1st and 2nd, 2020. Poundmakers Annual Pow Wow

Two more days!!! Come join us for our Annual Sweetheart Round Dance Sat.Feb 15, 2020 Feast @ 5:30pm and Dance @ 7:00pm

WE ARE HIRING!!! Please visit our website for more details http://poundmakerslodge.ca/employment/

The Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres Elders, Board and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones warm wishes during this holiday season and a new year filled with creator’s blessings. We continue to focus on our mission statement on a daily basis - May the creator guide and strengthen us in our commitment to develop and deliver a high quality, holistic treatment experience that is based on Aboriginal concepts and spirituality which will emp...ower all people to recover from addictions. 2019 has been a time of transition and change for us as we continue to move toward our vision - supporting healthy communities that are free from addictions and support balanced lifestyles. We are pleased to announce the continued success of the Iskwew Healing Lodge; opened in fall 2013. The program focuses on continued recovery and healing with significance placed on Aboriginal women’s health determinants and the road to independence. The Iskwew Healing Lodge engages female clientele from the First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities and those who may feel a culturally based program can support their healing and recovery. The program is a natural extension of the work currently conducted at the main facility. Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres prides itself on its 46 year history of providing exceptional addiction treatment services to Aboriginal populations. We believe ongoing engagement through cultural ceremony significantly improves health outcomes amongst our Aboriginal peoples and strengthens Alberta's health care system. Currently, PLTC offers a 42 day adult residential treatment program and a specialized 90 day treatment program for young Aboriginal adults. 2020 promises to be a busy year filled with much activity and expansion in support of health and wellness in our Aboriginal communities. We are honored by the various relationships we have been able to develop in the past year and the continued support of our provincial, national and international work. We are focused on continued growth and development and embrace 2020 with anticipation. Recently, PLTC has undertaken much work to develop its additional sites and offer the full continuum of addiction services and we invite you to contact us directly for more information. We are truly grateful for the ongoing support and engagement from our respected elders, stakeholders and members of the community.