Admission Criteria


  1. We primarily offer service to family members of First Nations Ancestry and those persons who may be connected to a First Nations person through a marriage/common-law relationship. However we do accept families without First Nations Ancestry as long as funding can be secured for each family member.
  2. All clients must have a minimum of 3 weeks abstinence from any substance and a desire to remain clean and sober.
  3. Clients are required to attend a minimum of six - 1 hour long, pre-treatment counselling and/or other support sessions in preparation for treatment.
  4. Adult family members (one or both) must have/had a problem with alcohol or drugs.
  5. Family must be free from any obligations that will require absence from Kakawis (i.e. court appearances, doctor appointments, MCFD etc.) We are located on Meares Island and are a 20-minute boat ride from Tofino, BC.All COURT APPEARANCES MUST BE DEALT WITH PRIOR TO COMING TO KAKAWIS.
  6. All clients are to have an after-care plan in place before arriving for treatment.
  7. Client Family must be physically and mentally able to participate in an intense counselling experience
  8. KFDC does not accept clients with a history/criminal conviction of sexual offences as we do not provide treatment for offenders.
  9. KFDC is not under any obligation to accept a person who has been legally ordered to attend our program.
  10. The client family is able to pay for their return travel if they leave or are discharged from treatment early.
  11. Families must arrive on Intake Day, no late arrivals
  12. KAKAWIS FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IS NOT WHEEL-CHAIR ACCESSIBLE

PRE-ADMISSION MEDICAL CRITERIA


  1. Client may not require detox.
  2. Pre-admission medical is completed and signed by a physician/RN/CHN prior to Admission.
  3. All adult clients must have a completed TB test or Chest X-ray prior to admission. Results of this exam must be sent to Kakawis prior to admission.
  4. Client does not require hospital or frequent medical care during the 6 week program at Kakawis.
  5. Client must not be more than 23 weeks pregnant upon entering treatment due to our isolation (1 1/2 hours away from a major hospital)
  6. All diseases are under control, managed or in remission.
  7. Clients must have a valid Personal Health Care Number (PIN #) and Status Number.
  8. If you have chosen to immunize your children, immunization must be up to date.
For further information, please feel free to contect our intake co-ordinator.