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Canadadrugrehab.ca is a free online directory listing of alcohol and drug rehab programs and other addiction-related services located in Canada.
Alberta Residential Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs
Alberta Medical Services for the Treatment of Addiction
Medical services in this directory treat the physical aspects alcohol and drug misuse or addiction. Programs can include primary care, withdrawal management (detox), addiction medicine, medical monitoring and harm reduction programs such as methadone maintenance.
Quick Glossary of Residential Treatment Terms
Faith-based - programs with religious component (typically Christian). Prayer, scripture reading, or church attendance to may be required. Note that Salvation Army programs do not typically require religious participation in order to access services.
Native Treatment - programs funded by the federal (NNADAP) or the provincial government for Canadians who are of First Nation or Metis descent. Most native residential treatment programs are, however, open to the general public.
Primary Treatment - intensive program with individual and group therapy and trained counsellors. Length of stay can be up to 90 days but is typically 28 to 42 days. Primary treatment usually follows medical detox and can be followed by support recovery. Another term for primary treatment is inpatient treatment (typically in a hospital setting).
Secular - non-religious
Support Recovery - for people who have completed primary treatment but require a greater level of support than what is available at home. In support recovery, the amount of time allocated to actual therapy, level of supervision, and qualifications of staff varies but is generally less than primary treatment. There is some counselling but minimal. Lengths of stay are typically longer than 90 days and can be up to a year or longer. Some support recovery programs allow (or expect) clients to work or attend school, while some do not.
Youth Treatment - typically for individuals 13 to 18 years of age but may accept clients up to the age of 25.
READ THIS FIRST! A referral from a government-funded outpatient clinic or a physician is required prior to admission to a government-funded residential treatment facility. Therefore, please refer to the Alberta outpatient section of this website for a government outpatient clinic in your home community. Private residential treatment, however, does not typically require a referral prior to admission so contacting those programs directly is recommended
Residential Treatment Listings By City
Residential Treatment
CALGARY - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Calgary adult residential services see the Calgary Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
Claresholm - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Claresholm - Adult Primary Treatment
Lander Treatment Centre
221-42 Avenue W.
PO Box 1330
Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Phone: (403) 625-1395 (main switchboard)
Phone: (403) 625-5600 (admissions)
Drumheller - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Drumheller - Adult Support Recovery - Secular
Grace House
175-3 Street W.
PO Box 1785
Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
Phone: (403) 823-5437
Email: gracehouse@telus.net
EDMONTON - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Edmonton adult residential services see the Edmonton Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
Grande Prairie - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Grande Prairie - Adult Primary Treatment
Business & Industry Clinic
11333-106 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T7
Phone: (780) 538-6316
Toll-free: 1(800) 419-1149
E-mail: admissions.biclinic@aadac.gov.ab.ca
Northern Addictions Centre
11333-106 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T7
Phone: (780) 538-6350
E-mail: admissions.nac-treatment@aadac.gov.ab.ca
High Level - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
High Level - Adult Primary Treatment
Action North Recovery Centre
PO Box 872
High Level, AB T0H 1Z0
Phone: (780) 926-3113
Email: intake@actionnorth.org
Lethbridge - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Lethbridge - Adult Primary Treatment
South Country Treatment Centre
Research Centre Road
PO Box 1418
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K2
Phone: (403) 329-6603
E-mail: info@southcountrytreatment.com
Lethbridge - Adult Support Recovery - Secular
Southern Alcare Manor
520-7 Street S.
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2H1
Phone: (403) 381-2021
Email: alcare@telusplanet.net
Lloydminster - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Lloydminster - Adult Primary Treatment
Walter A. "Slim" Thorpe Recovery Centre
Detox and Residential Treatment
4204-54 Avenue
Lloydminster, AB T9V 2R6
Phone: (780) 875-8890
E-mail: info@thorperecoverycentre.org
Lloydminster - Adult Secular Support Recovery
Harris House
5204-50 Street
Lloydminster, AB T9V 0M5
Phone: (780) 872-5582
harrishouse@thorperecoverycentre.org
Ponoka - ADULT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Bryce House / Logan House
The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
Box 1000
Ponoka, AB T4J 1R8
Phone: (403) 783-7600
Note: The Concurrent Disorders Enhanced Service within the Adult Inpatient Program at The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury provides care and treatment for those individuals experiencing both a severe mental illness and a severe addictions disorder.
Priddis - ADULT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Priddis - Adult Support Recovery - Faith-Based
Teen ChallengePriddis, AB
Phone: (403) 931-3501 (Calgary office)
Toll-Free: 1(800) 856-8902
Note: 1 year faith-based program for men 18 and older. Program is $100 application fee with a fee of approx. $1000 per year.
Tees - ADULT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Tees - Adult Primary Treatment
Serenity Ranch
Tees, AB
Phone: (403) 784-3993
Email: recovery@telus.net
Please note that Alberta has Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (PChAD) Program: Protective Safe House Assessment and Detoxification (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary). This program allows parents/guardians to apply for a court appointed apprehension and confinement order if their child’s use of alcohol/drugs is likely to cause significant psychological or physical harm to themselves or others. This order would permit a child to be taken to a protective safe house to begin detoxification, allow counsellors to assess the child and offer treatment recommendations to follow once he has been discharged from the program. An addiction counsellor will help children and families find the best treatment match for their needs, and will help put together an individualized treatment plan that best suits a particular child and family. For more information and to find an addiction services office near you, please call the 24-hour Helpline at 1-866-332-2322 (Alberta only). Source: Treatment Services for Youth page of Alberta Health Services website.
CALGARY - YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Calgary youth residential services see the Calgary Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
EDMONTON - YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Edmonton youth residential services see the Edmonton Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
Lethbridge - YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Lethbridge - Youth Primary Treatment
AADAC Youth Residential Services
402-6 Avenue N.
Lethbridge, AB T1H 6J9
Phone: (403) 388-7600
Note: Group Treatment (Lethbridge). This three-month group program combines the services and resources available in Lethbridge with opportunities for wilderness-based treatment experiences.
Bonnyville - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Bonnyville - Native Adult Primary Treatment
Bonnyville Indian Métis Rehabilitation Centre
PO Box 8148
Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J4
Phone: (780) 826-3328
Email: bimrcsrc@mcsnet.ca
CALGARY - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Calgary native residential services see the Calgary Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
CARDSTON - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Cardston - Native Adult Primary Treatment
St. Paul's Treatment Centre
Box 179
Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Phone: (403) 737-3756
Toll-Free: 1(888) 737-3757
Email: stpaul179@yahoo.ca
Note: for 18 year olds and older. 24 beds. Languages spoken include english and blackfoot.
EDMONTON - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Edmonton youth residential services see the Edmonton Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
Fort McMurray - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Fort McMurray - Native Adult Primary Treatment
Mark Amy Centre for Healing Addictions Ltd.
Box 5748
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4H9
Phone: (780) 334-2398
Email: Ftavares@onehealth.ca
Note: 10 bed facility for adults 18 and over. Four week program. Languages spoken include English, Cree, and Chipewyan.
Grouard - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Grouard - Native Adult Primary Treatment
Kapown Treatment Centre
Box 40
Grouard, AB T0G 1C0
Phone: (780) 751-3921
Email: cmckee@onehealth.ca
Note: 30-bed facility for adults 18 and over. Program duration is 42 days. Languages spoken include Cree and English. July is reserved for families.
Standoff - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Standoff - Native Youth Primary Treatment
Kainaiwa Adolescent Treatment Centre
Box 120
Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: (403) 653-3315
Note: 7 bed facility for youth 12-17 years of age. Program duration is 3 months.
EDMONTON - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
For a listing of Edmonton youth residential services see the Edmonton Residential Services section in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.
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Medical
Programs?
Programs that treat the physical aspects of alcohol and drug misuse such as withdrawal management (detox), addiction medicine, drug testing and methadone maintenance. For more information see the Medical Section.
Outpatient
Programs?
Programs offered once or twice a week with, typically one to three hours per session and are either government-funded (free) or private (ranging $50 to $200 / hour depending on therapist qualifications). Meals and accommodation are NOT provided. For more information see the Outpatient Section.
Residential
Programs?
Programs that provide counseling, meals and accommodation. Primary Treatment (usually 30 days) is intensive therapy followed by Support Recovery (usually 6 months or longer) where clients learn to transition back to society. Government-funded residential treatment is usually no cost or $50 per day but requires a referral from a family doctor, medical detox or government-funded outpatient clinic. Private treatment can range from $200 to $500 per day and does not require a referral. For more information see the Residential Section.
Meetings?
Meetings are social gatherings for people who desire to stop drinking (AA, LifeRing, etc.), drugs (NA, CA) or have a loved one that is struggling with alcohol or drugs (Al-Anon, Nar-Anon). These groups are NOT therapy. For more information see the Meetings section.
Interventionists?
Trained professionals that assist families with family members who refuse to get help with an addiction. Fees are not covered by the government and can cost hundreds of dollars up to $5000 (plus travel expenses) depending on the interventionist. For more information see the Find an Interventionist section.