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List of Rehabs for Indigenous Peoples in Alberta
Young Spirit Winds Society is an outpatient day treatment program based in Maskwacis, Alberta, designed specifically for First Nations youth ages 12–17 who are navigating substance use challenges and life stressors within their community. Rather than being a residential retreat or a general adolescent counselling service, this is a culturally grounded program rooted in Cree and First Nations traditions, offering support, education, and connection for young people while they remain in their homes and community.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Maskwacis, AB
Key details about Maskwacis Young Spirit Winds Society
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
10 teenagers
Mark Amy Treatment Centre is a 14-bed, residential addiction recovery program located in a rural setting about 25 minutes south of Fort McMurray within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Operated by Wood Buffalo Wellness Society, this long-standing facility offers adults a structured, immersive treatment experience that blends cultural reconnection, therapeutic support, and personal growth to foster lasting recovery from substance use and behavioural addictions.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Fort McMurray, AB
Key details about Mark Amy Treatment Centre
How long is treatment?
56 days
Does Mark Amy Treatment Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Mark Amy Treatment Centre have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 7 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Mark Amy Treatment Centre?
Shavel Yapp-Edwards, AS & BS in Family Life Education and Social Work
What is their capacity?
14 people
Kapown Rehabilitation Centre is a long-standing, holistic residential addiction recovery program located on the shores of Buffalo Bay in Grouard, Alberta. Serving adults of all backgrounds, the centre combines culturally grounded support with evidence-based practices to help individuals address substance use challenges and related life-controlling issues within a structured and supportive environment.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Grouard, AB
Key details about Kapown Rehabilitation Centre
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 56 days
Outpatient program: 42 days
2nd stage program (sober living): 6 months
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
32 people
Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Center is an Indigenous addiction treatment center near Edmonton. After examining the website, we found that it accepts people from all walks of life. It is a residential program fully funded by the Alberta Government. The treatment options include 42 and 90-day treatment options for adults and young adults, and the center's foundation in Indigenous culture creates a healing environment tailored to First Nations and other Indigenous clients.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
- Pregnant Women
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Sturgeon County, AB
Key details about Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre
How much does Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre cost?
Free of charge (for residents with Alberta Health care)
How long is treatment?
Adult program: 42 days
Young adult program (18 to 24): 90 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Does Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is a gymnasium and an exercise room.
What professional/medical staff work at Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre?
Darlene Marchuk, MSW | Clinical Director
Eknoor Kaur, LPN
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Sunrise Healing Lodge in Calgary, Alberta, is a long-established Indigenous-led addiction treatment provider offering culturally grounded recovery programs designed to help adults break free from alcohol, drug, and behavioural addictions. This licensed agency has been providing treatment since the 1970s and integrates Indigenous cultural teachings with proven recovery practices to create a supportive environment for lasting change.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Sunrise Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
14 weeks
Does Sunrise Healing Lodge typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Sunrise Healing Lodge have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 3 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Sunrise Healing Lodge?
Jodie Uzelman, BSW, RSW | Director of Operations
Jennifer Leggett, RSW | Director of Inpatient Services
Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre (BIMRC) is a residential addiction recovery program near Bonnyville, Alberta that integrates a holistic healing philosophy with cultural tradition and community support. Set on the peaceful shores of Moose Lake, the centre provides a structured recovery pathway where individuals can step away from everyday pressures and engage deeply with their healing process.
Rehab Settings
- Meetings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Bonnyville, AB
Key details about Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre
How long is treatment?
42 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre?
Curtis Isley, BA, Indigenous Social Work | Counsellor
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