Companion Services
Companion services are available for those in need of daily dedicated therapeutic support. Being available 24/7 and on a live in basis, OPG’s Companion Services provide dedicated support designed for the clients specific needs.
Companions can be utilized long-term to maintain clinical stability in the community or on short term basis (i.e. providing support during a transition period or helping an individual travel to or from treatment). Additionally, Companions are also available to facilitate safe transports for clients.
OPG’s Companions have a range of credentials and experience and all are trained and supervised by OPG’s doctoral and master level clinicians.
Therapeutic/ Sober Companion Services
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Available nationally and internationally in a timely manner
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Able to fulfill short and long-term assignments
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Skilled at navigating high-risk situations and troubleshooting client crises
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Knowledgeable professionals with strong abilities in developing therapeutic alliance
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Supported by administrative infrastructure to allow for smooth logistical planning, appropriate service coordination and client safety
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Trained and supervised closely by OPG clinical team
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Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams
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Matched to fit a range of client clinical needs, personality profiles and interests.
What a Companion Can Provide
- Creating and maintaining healthy lifestyle routines and practices
- Transporting to and attending relevant clinical, medical and other appointments
- Exposure work
- Medication monitoring
- Yoga and meditation/mindfulness training
- Navigating self-help and other peer support meetings
- Vocational coaching
- Academic support
- Executive functioning skill building
- Community integration and interpersonal skill development
- Time and stress management
