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Kackaamin Family Development Centre is a long-standing Indigenous-focused residential recovery and family wellness centre in Port Alberni, BC. It supports adults, families, and individuals, particularly those of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, whose substance use, trauma, or related life-controlling patterns have already begun affecting work, relationships, housing, or emotional wellbeing. This is a structured, live-in environment where recovery and healing are woven into daily routines, cultural connection, and community support.
Rehab Settings
- Meetings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Member of First Nations Health Authority
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Port Alberni, BC
Key details about Kackaamin Family Development Centre
How much does Kackaamin Family Development Centre cost?
Free of charge (for BC residents and First Nations Health Benefits)
How long is treatment?
Family program: 6 weeks
Does Kackaamin Family Development Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes, 6 to 12 weeks
Does Kackaamin Family Development Centre have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, you cannot bring your cellphone.
Does Kackaamin Family Development Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is a gymnasium.
What professional/medical staff work at Kackaamin Family Development Centre?
Lisa Robinson, BA, MSW | Executive Director
Kim Erickson, B.Sc, MSW-ITR | Children's Centre Clinical Lead
Emy Uloa, MSW-ITR, RSW | Clinical Group Therapist & Counsellor
Marcel Zobel, MA, RCC, R-DMT | Clinical Group Therapist & Counsellor
Bronwen Rutter, MEd, RCC | Clinical Group Therapist & Counsellor
Daniel Ducheck, MA, RCC | Clinical Group Therapist & Counsellor
Laurie Sinclair, LPN | Family Health Lead
Leslie-ann Paige, BA, MSW | RTC Program Manager
Dave Zryd, RCC | RTC Restoration Clinical Lead
What is their capacity?
16 families for Family program and 10 women for Supportive Recovery Program
Port Alberni Friendship Centre's Addictions & Mental Health Counselling program is an outpatient support service in Port Alberni, BC that helps adults (and families) whose substance use and mental health challenges have begun interfering with the lives they're still living: work, relationships, routines, or emotional balance. It's rooted in the community and offers counselling that connects recovery work directly to everyday life.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Port Alberni, BC
Imagine Laserworks Port Alberni supports adults in Port Alberni whose nicotine cravings, substance use habits, or related wellness challenges have started to interfere with daily life like work, family roles, routines, or emotional wellbeing. This location offers outpatient laser and bio-electric stimulation sessions designed to help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal discomfort, and promote broader balance while recovery work stays integrated into everyday life.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
Port Alberni, BC
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Imagine Laserworks Parksville is an outpatient wellness and laser therapy centre in Parksville, BC that supports adults whose nicotine cravings, substance use concerns, or related wellbeing challenges have begun affecting daily life: work, family roles, routines, or emotional balance. This location uses non-invasive laser and bio-electric stimulation protocols that aim to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal discomfort, and promote overall balance while keeping recovery work integrated into the life someone’s still living.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
37 miles away from Port Alberni
Parksville, BC
Stepping Stones Recovery House in Courtenay offers a residential recovery program tailored to women. Focused on healing and empowerment, the facility provides a supportive and safe space for women working toward sobriety.
Rehab Settings
- Meetings
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
51 miles away from Port Alberni
Courtenay, BC
Key details about Stepping Stones Recovery House for Women
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
How long is treatment?
3 to 6 months
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What is their capacity?
6 women in first stage and 2 women in sober living
Comox Valley Recovery Centre is a men’s residential addictions recovery program in Courtenay, British Columbia that supports adult men (19+) whose alcohol or drug use has begun affecting their daily life: housing stability, work routines, relationships, or emotional wellbeing. This centre offers a structured, live-in recovery environment where residents commit to daily engagement and build steadier patterns in community with peers and staff.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Indigenous Peoples
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
52 miles away from Port Alberni
Courtenay, BC
Key details about Comox Valley Recovery Centre
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
How long is treatment?
30, 60 or 90 days
Can I have a private room?
No, there are two clients per room, with a shared bathroom for four clients.
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Can I bring my cellphone?
Yes, but there is restricted use.
What is their capacity?
30 men
Imagine Laserworks Nanaimo is an outpatient wellness and laser therapy centre in Nanaimo, BC that serves adults whose nicotine cravings, substance use habits, or related wellness challenges have begun affecting daily life: work, family roles, routines, or emotional wellbeing. It offers non-invasive laser and bio-electric stimulation therapies that help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal discomfort, and support overall balance while recovery work stays integrated into the life someone’s still living.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
62 miles away from Port Alberni
Nanaimo, BC
Imagine Laserworks Sechelt is an outpatient laser and bio-electric wellness centre in Sechelt, BC that supports adults whose nicotine cravings, substance use habits, or related wellness challenges have already begun affecting everyday life: work routines, relationships, stress levels, or overall balance. This clinic uses non-invasive laser and bio-electric (E-Stim) therapies to help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal discomfort, and promote steadier wellbeing while recovery support stays integrated into the life someone’s still living.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
80 miles away from Port Alberni
Sechelt, BC
Laichwiltach Family Life Society’s Addictions Recovery program is a community-based outpatient support in Campbell River, BC that helps Indigenous adults and youth whose alcohol or drug use has begun to affect the life they’re still living: from work, school, and family responsibilities to emotional wellbeing. It’s part of a broader charity rooted in cultural connection and community support that meets people where they are.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
92 miles away from Port Alberni
Campbell River, BC
Key details about Laichwiltach Family Life Society Addiction Services
What professional/medical staff work at Laichwiltach Family Life Society Addiction Services?
Simone (van Reeuwyk) Starr, Masters in Occupational Therapy, Medicine | Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Aboriginal Occupational Therapist
Second Chance Recovery House is a residential recovery program in Campbell River, BC for men whose alcohol or drug use, often paired with social or mental health challenges, has already begun affecting the life they’re still living. This centre offers a live-in setting where recovery is anchored in daily routine, supportive community, and peer accountability.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Indigenous Peoples
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
93 miles away from Port Alberni
Campbell River, BC
Key details about Second Chance Recovery
How long is treatment?
45 days
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Madrona Counselling is an outpatient counselling practice in Duncan, BC that supports adults whose substance use, stress responses, and related emotional patterns have begun affecting daily life: work, family roles, routines, or overall wellbeing. The centre focuses on helping people build insight, coping strategies, and healthier habits through individualized support rather than residential care.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
94 miles away from Port Alberni
Duncan, BC
Key details about Madrona Counselling
What professional/medical staff work at Madrona Counselling?
Clayton Campbell, RSW, MSW, CCAC
LaserQuit Therapy Duncan is an outpatient addiction support service in Duncan, BC that works with adults whose nicotine use, alcohol use, or other substance-related cravings have started to interfere with daily stability, routines, or emotional wellbeing. This location offers non-invasive cold laser and bio-electric stimulation therapies designed to help reduce cravings and withdrawal discomfort while people continue living their everyday lives.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
95 miles away from Port Alberni
Duncan, BC
Key details about LaserQuit
How much does LaserQuit cost?
$2500
Hiiye’yu Lelum: House of Friendship in Duncan, BC is a community-centred support organization offering holistic addiction and counselling services for adults whose substance use and related life patterns have already begun affecting work, family, housing, or emotional wellbeing. Rooted in Indigenous cultural perspectives and serving the broader Cowichan Valley, this centre helps people connect recovery work to daily life.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
People Served
- Adults
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
95 miles away from Port Alberni
Duncan, BC
Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society is a residential addiction and trauma recovery centre in Duncan, BC, that helps adults, especially Indigenous people, whose substance use and related emotional, cultural, or trauma-linked patterns have already begun affecting daily life, work, relationships, stability, or wellbeing. Rooted in community, tradition, and healing practice, this setting offers a live-in environment where recovery is lived through routines, supportive connection, and cultural engagement.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
97 miles away from Port Alberni
Duncan, BC
Key details about Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 8pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays - 10am to 2pm
How long is treatment?
First and Second Stage program: 6 weeks each
Does Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society typically have a waiting list?
Yes, 3 to 6 months
Does Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 14 days sober for first stage and 6 months for second stage
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Imagine Laserworks Vancouver is an outpatient wellness and laser therapy centre in Vancouver, BC that supports adults whose nicotine dependence, substance use challenges, or stress and emotional patterns have begun affecting daily life: work responsibilities, relationships, routines, or overall balance. This location offers non-invasive laser and bio-electric stimulation therapies designed to help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal discomfort, and support broader wellbeing without requiring residential treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
119 miles away from Port Alberni
Vancouver, BC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the right drug rehab center starts with understanding your own needs: the type of addiction, whether medical detox is required, and what kind of support will work best for you. A reputable center will review your medical history, assess whether you can detox without medication, and make appropriate arrangements if you can't. Treatment philosophy also matters: some centers avoid all substances during detox, while others use medication-assisted approaches, and both can be highly effective. Look for a program that treats you as an individual rather than a case number, equips you with the tools to avoid relapse, and is honest about its outcomes. One of the clearest signs of a quality rehab is a strong aftercare program, because lasting recovery depends on support that continues well beyond your time in treatment.
The length of a drug rehab program varies depending on the type of treatment and the individual's needs. Short-term inpatient programs typically run 20 to 45 days, while long-term residential programs generally last three to six months, with some extending up to a year or more. Detox programs are usually shorter, ranging from three to seven days depending on the severity of withdrawal. Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs offer more flexibility, often lasting anywhere from a few weeks to several months. The right length of stay should be based on the severity of the addiction, personal history, and an assessment by a qualified professional, because more time in treatment isn't always better, but for those with chronic relapse or long-term substance use, a longer program can make a meaningful difference in achieving lasting sobriety.
Both public and private drug rehab programs in Canada are effective options for treating addiction, and the right choice comes down to individual needs, circumstances, and finances. Government-funded rehab is covered by provincial healthcare, making it accessible at little or no cost, but it often comes with long wait times, fewer treatment options, and shorter program lengths. Private rehab, on the other hand, typically has no wait list, offers a wider range of therapies, including holistic and experiential approaches, and allows for longer stays that can address the deeper issues behind addiction, but at a significantly higher cost. For those where timing is critical, private treatment may be the safer option, while public programs remain a solid and proven choice for those who can wait. Regardless of the route, the most important step is getting a proper addiction assessment with a qualified professional, so that the program selected is genuinely matched to the individual's needs rather than chosen purely on availability or cost.




























