The Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Detoxification Centre is a 22-bed facility providing short-term, non-medical withdrawal management services for women and men aged 16 and over. Services include supportive counselling, referral to community supports, and 24-hour telephone support and crisis response for individuals detoxifying from alcohol and/or drugs.
Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Detoxification Centre
Updated on: 19 February 2025
About this center
Center at a glance
Location
240 Brock Street, Kingston, ON
Treatment Length
Usually 3 to 5 days
Language
English
Co-Ed
No, men and women are separated
Cost of Treatment
Free of charge
Reviews
Things to know
On-site detox
Yes, but social detox only, not medical detox
Center's capacity
10 men and 3 women
Items not permitted
Clothing that cannot be placed on high heat in the dryer
Knives or other weapons
Laptops, gaming devices, music players or any other devices with internet access or a camera
Perfume, cologne or other strongly scented products
Pets
Substances, loose pills and paraphernalia
Towels, linens and pillows (provided at the centre)
Paying for treatment
Low-Cost or Free Rehab
Services & amenities
Treatment Types
Detox
Detox
Detoxification is a short-term, supervised process that helps individuals safely manage withdrawal from substances. It is often the first step before ongoing treatment or recovery services.
Services Offered
Assessment
Assessment
An assessment is an initial evaluation used to understand an individual’s substance use history, needs, and appropriate level of care. It helps guide treatment recommendations and next steps.
Gender-Specific
Medical Staff On-Site
Medical Staff On-Site
This indicates that licensed medical professionals are available on-site to provide care, monitoring, or clinical support. The level of medical staffing may vary by facility and program.
Substance Abuse Counselling
Substance Abuse Counselling
Substance abuse counseling provides professional support to help individuals address substance use and related behaviors. Services may include individual or group counseling focused on recovery goals.
Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
Clientele Served
Men
Men
Men-only programs provide treatment or recovery support exclusively for men. Services are designed to address gender-specific needs and group dynamics.
Women
Women
Women-only programs provide treatment or recovery support exclusively for women. Services are designed to address gender-specific needs and experiences.
Trust Factors
Licensed Staff
Non-Profit Organization
Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
