FIRST CONTACT ® is a structured group therapy program that consists of four 2-hour sessions.  The goals the First Contact include: helping clients clearly acknowledge the problems substances abuse is causing in their lives; assisting clients to increase their desire and capacity to change their lives for the better; and aiding clients to utilize their own skills and resources to make positive attitudinal and behavioural changes.  This program functions as an outpatient program as well as a prerequisite to the Intensive Day Program.