Assessment and Referral
Walmsley and Associates Specializes in assessment and referral, co-ordination and follow-up care for individuals needing treatment facility services. Please contact us or call to speak with a representative 1 (800) 481-5511.
Substance Abuse Risk Assessment
The Substance Abuse Risk Assessment (SARA) is a service offered to employers and unions to assist in the evaluation of an individual's substance use. The service is currently being offered in Prince George and Victoria, British Columbia. For more information, please click here: Substance Abuse Risk Assessment.
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Information and Facilities
AADAC Business and Industry Clinic
- Treatment: Alcohol, gambling, tobacco and other drugs
- Years in Operation: since1994
- Model: Abstinence - The clinic's treatment goal is abstinence from alcohol and other drugs. The 12-step recovery process treats alcoholism and chemical dependency as a disease. Clients learn the concept of a higher power while experiencing positive reinforcement from community self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. These groups can provide vital support to lifelong recovery.
- Intake: Continuous
- Programs offered: The clinic offers two residential treatment programs: a 30-day Alcohol and Drug Program with a five-month follow-up program, and a 49-day Cocaine Program with a seven-month follow-up program.
- Length of Stay: previous
- Detox: On-site
- Philosophy: To assist businesses in achieving healthy and productive workplaces by providing services to address addictions problems. Both programs use proven therapeutic methods to give clients a foundation on which to base their recovery. Through education and counselling, a range of subjects and themes are addressed to help clients change irrational beliefs and unhealthy behaviour. The clinic's professional staff respect people and understand that a range of factors contributes to addiction. During treatment, counsellors help clients to identify specific areas essential to their ongoing health and recovery.
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- Cost: $175/day; $5,250/28 day program
- Contact info: http://www.aadac.com/86_254.asp - Grande Prairie, Tel: 1.866.332.2322
A Home Away - Addiction Recovery Retreat
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Treatment: men and women, over 18 years of age, with addiction problems
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Intake: Continous
- Programs offered: Primary Addiction Recover Program: 42 & 91 day programs; Extended Program: customised durations up to 6 months; Renewal Retreat: 7-28 days; Family Sessions: 3-5 days.
- Length of Stay: Core Primary Program is 42 days. Minimum stay is 28 days.
- Philosophy: The mission of A Home Away is to help individuals living with addiction and unhappiness and those they love. Every individual has an inherent capacity to change and transform. Our goal is to help individuals, families and communities find hope and wellness and to promote peace.
- Detox: A Home Away has access to local medical detox beds.
- Resources: Counsellors, Art, Fitness, Yoga, Massage.
- Cost: Cost for the program is individualized according to duration and eligibility for financial assistance.
- Contact Info: www.ahomeaway.org Email: info@ahomeaway.org Local: 250-769-2080, Kelowna; Toll Free: 1-866-337-3324
Aurora Treatment Centre
- Treatment: Addiction treatment services for women 19 years and older
- Model: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual
- Intake:
- Programs Offered: Intensive support and counselling to women requiring the emotional and physical safety and structure of a residential facility.
- Program Length: Six weeks in length
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- Other Concerns: Tobacco-free-facility, 4 weeks prior abstinence
- Cost: $2,730/6 week treatment program
- Contact Info: www.bcwomens.ca/services/HealthServices/AuroraCentre/default.htm Vancouver, Tel: 604.875.2032
The Cedars
- Treatment: men and women with addiction disorders, separate residences for men and women.
- Model: Abstinence: Twelve step facilitation therapy is supported by on campus self help meetings. A comprehensive medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual assessment process.
- Intake: Continuous
- Programs offered:
- Length of Stay: A length of stay that is determined by measured progress toward client and staff driven goals
- Philosophy: Individualized plans to ensure each client is matched to the right treatment. Treatment may include separate treatment streams for clients with co-occurring disorders in order to effectively treat both illnesses.
- Detox: On-Site
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- Cost: Individual Basis
- Contact Info: www.cedarsatcobblehill.com Cobble Hill, Vancouver Island, Tel: 1-866-716-2006
Crossroads Treatment Centre
- Treatment: men and women with addiction disorders, separate residences for men and women.
- Years in Operation: Since 1975
- Model: Harm-Reduction, Abstinence, Wellness Wheel - Holistic, wellness model treatment program, addressing all the bio-psycho-social complexities of addictions for both men and women
- Intake: Continuous
- Programs offered:
- Length of Stay: 4 weeks
- Philosophy: The mission of Crossroads is to facilitate healthy lifestyles by decreasing addictions and their negative impact on the individual, family and community.
- Detox: On-site
- Resources: Counsellor, Nurse, Drug Specialist, Art, Fitness
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- Cost: $40/day (if subsidized); $120-$160/day (private bed), Option 1: $1120 (partial funding), Option 2: $3360 (Male, unfunded), Other Costs: $3920 Female, unfunded, shared, $4480 Female, unfunded, private
- Contact Info: www.xrdstc.net/index.asp, Kelowna, Tel: 250.860.4001
Edgewood
- Treatment: Addictions treatment, education, training and support to individuals, families and workplace
- Model: Abstinence - Using a 12 Step framework, our treatment programs are individualized and paced at a level each individual responds to best.
- Intake: Continuous
- Programs offered: separate program for family members (INSITE)
- Length of Stay: stay is determined solely by the individual's progress
- Philosophy: We treat addiction as a disease that affects everyone in the family
- Detox: On-site
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- Cost: $300/day, $500 Admission Fee, $1500 for INSITE
- Contact Info: www.edgewood.bc.ca Nanaimo BC, Tel: 250.751.0111
Harbour Light Treatment Centre
- Treatment: men 19 years and older with a substance addiction. Methadone treatment.
- Model: Abstinence/12-Step
- Intake: Self or other referral
- Programs offered: Phase 1 is a 90-day residential treatment program. Accepts men on methadone maintenance. Phase 2 is a six-week, part-time, re-entry living skills program for men who have completed Phase 1. This phase allows for part-time work or school attendance. Phase 3 is a supportive residential program open to men who have completed Phase 1 and 2 at Harbour Light. Services include housing and meals.
- Length of Stay: minimum of 18 weeks and may be working or attending school
- Detox: on-site
- Contact Info: http://www2.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/DBs/RedBook/orgPgs/2/2739.html Vancouver, Tel: 604.646.6800
Kakawis Family Centre
- Treatment: men, women and children (K-12) and toddlers up to 5 years of age - All family members of First Nations Ancestry and those persons who may be connected to a First Nations person through marriage/common law may attend.
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- Programs offered: Kakawis offers a program that provides a balanced lifestyle and a renewed sense of cultural identity and pride to First Nations Families whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or drugs.
- Length of Stay: 42 days
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- Detox: not available, must not need
- Other Concerns: minimum of 3 weeks abstinence from any substance
- Cost: Funded by First Nations Inuit Health Branch and Vancouver Island Health Authority
- Contact Info: http://kakawis.org Tofino,Tel: 250.725.3951
Kinghaven Treatment Centre
- Treatment: Residential treatment for men, 19 years and over, whom are chemically dependent or have a concurrent disorder.
- Model: Harm-reduction, client centered perspective.
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- Length of Stay: 70 days/10weeks
- Philosophy:
- Detox: not-available
- Other Concerns: Abstinent for 5 days prior to admission
- Cost: $40/day; $2800/program
- Contact Info: www.kinghaven.ca Abbotsford, Tel: 604.864.0039
Last Door Recovery Centre
- Treatment: men who are experiencing problematic substance use.
- Model: continuum of care include physical care, balanced diet, rest, recreation, group treatment, peer support, one to one counseling, 12-step program involvement, positive socialization, spiritual support and such education as required.
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- Length of Stay: Long-term
- Philosophy:
- Detox: Detoxification prior to intake is preferred, but not necessary.
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- Cost: Program is fully funded for clients that are eligible for income assistance. Special contracts are available for clients that do not meet the criteria.
- Contact Info: www.lastdoor.org New Westminster, Tel: 604.520.3587
Maple Ridge Treatment Centre
- Treatment: men suffering from substance abuse and dependencies
- Model: Evidence-based treatment program. While we are 12-step friendly, we adhere to principles and practices founded on research. Wellness Model of treatment. The Wellness Model is a holistic approach that involves the exploration of multiple facets of a person's need to create a more balanced life experience.
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- Programs offered: The following highlights some of the many topics that may be addressed in your treatment: chemical dependency / the addiction cycle; feelings, assertiveness and self-esteem; family dynamics and creating healthy relationships; anger; grief and loss; sexuality and sexual abuse; healing and spirituality; relapse prevention; stress management; drug education; freedom of choice and personal responsibility.
- Length of Stay: 35 day
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- Cost: Per Basis
- Contact Info: www.mrtc.bc.ca , Tel: 604.467.3471
Miracle Valley Rehabilitation Centre - Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Rehabilitation Centre - Valley of Miracles
- Treatment: male substance misusers, 19 years and over
- Model: Abstinence - Individual and group therapy, addiction education, relapse prevention and spiritual and 12-Step Programs
- Intake: Interview
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- Length of Stay: 3-month open-ended treatment cycle
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- Other Concerns: Does not accept men on methadone maintenance.
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- Contact Info: http://www2.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/DBs/RedBook/orgPgs/2/2745.html Mission,Tel: 604.826.6681
Nechako Treatment Centre
- Treatment: men and women seeking help with their alcohol/drug dependency issues.
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- Intake: every 30 days
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- Length of Stay: 30 day program
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- Contact Info: Prince George, Tel: 250.565.2387
Nenqayni Wellness Centre
- Treatment: Holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth, families and communities.
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- Programs offered: Family Alcohol and Drug Program - 6 weeks, Youth and Family Inhalant Program - 6 months
- Length of Stay: previous
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- Cost: Funded by First Nations Inuit Health Branch
- Contact Info: www.nenqayni.com Williams Lake, Tel: 250.989.0301
Northwind Healing Centre
- Treatment: Inpatient/residential program for both men and women. Comprehensive treatment for alcohol, drug, sex additions, prescription medication abuse, compulsive gambling and cross addiction and process addictions (eg. Internet, food, etc.)
- Model: Bio-Psycho-Social Module
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- Length of Stay: 45 day
- Philosophy: Appropriate therapeutic intervention for people struggling with diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health problems and addictions. Cultural reclamation, traditional pre-contact values, ceremony and spirituality
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- Contact Info: www.firstnationstreatment.org/northwind.htm Dawson Creek, Tel: 250.843.6977
Pacifica Treatment Centre
- Treatment: men, women and family members
- Model: Continuum of Care, Educational workshops, gender specific group therapy, 12-Step self help program, increased awareness of addictions
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- Programs offered: 4-week comprehensive program through educational workshops, gender specific group therapy, 12-step self-help program introduction and complementary therapies
- Length of Stay: case-by-case basis
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- Cost: per-case basis
- Contact Info: www.pacificatreatment.ca Abbotsford, Tel: 604.872.5517
Peardonville House
- Treatment: chemically dependent women, 19 years and older
- Model: Holistic, bio-psycho-social and 12-Step approaches
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- Other Concerns: Children can accompany parent if under school age, there is a fully licensed child care facility on site
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- Contact Info: http://www2.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/DBs/RedBook/orgPgs/2/2762.html Abbotsford, Tel: 604.856.3966
The Orchard
- Treatment: "Cycle of addiction" themed program for both men and women
- Model: Assessment, medical evaluation, peer and group therapy, foundation to 12-Steps Program, lifeskills, spiritual development, relapse prevention
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- Programs offered: rehabilitation for drug addiction, alcoholism, Heroin, Opiates, Cocaine, Crack, Crystal-Meth, Prescription Drugs
- Length of Stay: 42 day program; 6 weekends of family programs
- Philosophy: All of the staff at our addiction treatment center hold the core belief that "addiction is a spiritual malady" and recovery is a process that heals mind, body, and spirit. With that in mind, treatment is provided through medical, psychological, spiritual and holistic healing to treat the whole person.
- Detox: On-Site, mild to moderate
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- Cost: $17,700/42 day program; $12,700/28 day condensed program
- Contact Info: www.orchardrecovery.com Vancouver, Tel: 1.866.233.2299; 604.947.0420
Recovery by the Sea
- Treatment: Day Treatment Program is for people who have decided their life is falling/fallen apart
- Model: Abstinence: Introduction to the 12-Step model of recovery
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- Contact Info: www.recoverybythesea.ca several locations within the Lower Mainland, Tel: 604.469.9995
Round Lake Treatment Centre
- Treatment:
- Model: holistic healing and First Nations culture
- Intake: Scheduled
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- Length of Stay: 5-6 weeks
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- Detox: not available
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- Cost: There is no charge for Status Indians and recognized Inuit who are residents of Canada. All others are charged $40/day
- Contact Info: www.roundlake.bc.ca Vernon, Tel: 250.546.3077
Sunshine Coast Health Centre
- Treatment: alcohol and drugs
- Years in Operation: Since 2004
- Model: Abstinence - a combination of meaning-centered therapy, 12-step facilitation, cognitive-behavioural and family systems therapy. Multi-disciplinary team of masters level therapists, psychiatrist, registered psychologist, psychiatric nurse, kinesiologist, and physician.
- Intake: Continuous, typically Mondays and Wednesdays
- Programs Offered: Primary Program (42 day, 60 day, 90 day), Relapse Prevention Program (30 day, 42 day), Family and Couples Program (offered every 3 weeks over 4 days).
- Length of Stay: 42 day, 60 day, 90 day (30 day program for returning clients)
- Detox: medically monitored and supervised, on-site (included in fee)
- Philosophy: we partner with clients in their recovery and treat them with unconditional, positive regard.
- Cost: $14,000 + 5% GST for the 42 day program (call for current rates)
- Contact Info: www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca or info@sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca or toll-free 1.866.487.9010. Located in Powell River. Self-referrals accepted.
Surfside Recovery House
- Treatment: We offer a forty-two day (six week) recovery program for substance dependent, adult males
- Years in Operation: Since 1985
- Model:
- Intake: Continuous
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- Length of Stay: 6 weeks
- Philosophy: We believe that every individual is, or can learn to be, responsible for their own life andtheir own decisions.
- Detox: Prior to admission, minimum of 3-5 days
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- Cost: $2,940.00
- Contact Info: http://www.surfsiderecovery.com/, Nanaimo, Te: 250.758.5611
Quick Links:
Kaiser Foundation - BC Directory for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs
AADAC Business and Industry Clinic, Grande Prairie, AB - 1.866.33AADAC
Aurora Treatment Centre, Vancouver, BC - 604.875.2032
Crossroads Treatment Centre, Kelowna, BC - 250.860.4001
Edgewood, Nanaimo, BC - 250.751.0111
Haisla, Kitimaat, BC - 250-639-9817
Harbor Light Treatment Centre, Vancouver, BC - 604.646.6800
Kakawis Family Centre, Tofino, BC - 250.725.3951
Kinghaven Treatment Centre, Abbotsford, BC - 604.864.0039
Last Door Recovery Centre, New Westminster, BC - 604.520.3587
Maple Ridge Treatment Centre, Maple Ridge, BC - 604.467.3471
Miracle Valley Rehabilitation Centre, Mission, BC - 604.826.6681
Nechako Treatment Centre, Prince George, BC - 30 day program, intake every 30 days. 250-565-2387
Nenqayni Wellness Centre, Williams Lake, BC - 250.989.0301
Northwind Healing Centre, Dawson Creek, BC - 250.843.6977
Pacifica Treatment Centre, Vancouver, BC - 604.872.5517
Peardonville House, Abbotsford, BC - 604.856.3966
Surfside Recovery, Nanaimo, BC - 250.758.5611
The Orchard, Bowen Island, BC - 1.866.233.2299 or 604.947.0420
Round Lake Treatment Centre, Okanagan Indian Reserve, near Vernon, BC - 250.546.3077
Wilp Si'Satxw Treatment Centre, Kitwanga, BC - 1.250.849.5211