For AlumniPastew Place opened in 1979, a year before Fort McMurray was declared a city. Originally, we had 10 beds and were strictly a detox centre. Today, we have 16 beds and have incorporated other support programs into our organization. We are generously funded by Alberta Health Services and the United Way.In 2011, Pastew Place had over 650 admissions. This included over 500 men, and just over 150 women. Our busiest month was June, when we had 92 admissions.The average length of stay is 5 to 7 days. The amount of time a client spends here depends on their withdrawal symptoms. Clients are discharged when they are feeling better.1 in 10 Canadians over 15 years of age report symptoms consistent with alcohol or drug dependence. (Statistics Canada)In 2002, Alberta spent $4.4 billion on direct and indirect costs related to alcohol, tobacco and drug use. (Alberta Health Services)An important part of our programs is participation. We ask all clients who are feeling well to participate in our daily programming. more... See more text