Pubdate: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 Source: Parksville Qualicum Beach News (CN BC) Copyright: 2005 Parksville Qualicum Beach News Contact: http://www.pqbnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1361 Author: Colleen Dane Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/rehab.htm (Treatment) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?241 (Methamphetamine - Canada) NEW BEDS IN THE WORKS FOR ADDICTS Oceanside's Crystal Meth Task Force Is Close to Finding Money for Two Recovery Beds for People Recovering From the Drug A proposed partnership will, says task force chairperson Kevin Wilson, help fund safe harbour supported recovery beds for people recovering from crystal meth addiction in a couple of area homes. The plan is to have the beds for post-detox users in two separate homes, recommended by the ministry of children The task force is looking for community support for the beds -either through in-kind or general donations - to help the host families support their new addition A lunch program for children not in school has also started at the SOS Child, Youth and Family Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. It provides free food through the new teen outreach program. It ties in with a program Wednesday evenings. There, youth can find help in getting their education back on track, says Wilson Last Thursday was also the launch of a parents' support group. While the details are still being developed, it's a place where parents, whose children are struggling with substance abuse, can go to talk, share experiences and seek help For more information on any of these services, phone the SOS at 248-2093. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake