Pastew Place Detox Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta is a community-focused addiction recovery facility that provides medically informed, compassionate support across the earliest and often most challenging phases of recovery. The centre’s mission is to help adults break the cycle of substance use through structured detoxification, education, and transitional supports tailored to individual needs.
A Safe Beginning: Detox and Early Recovery Support
Pastew Place’s core service is its Detox Program, designed for adults experiencing or anticipating withdrawal from alcohol, drugs, or other addictive substances. Participants receive ongoing assessment and support in a stable, monitored setting, helping them through the physical and emotional discomfort of early withdrawal — a critical foundation for engagement in further recovery work.
Education and Transition Through Day and Pre-Treatment Programs
Once medically stabilized, individuals may participate in the Day Program, a five-day educational experience exploring the physical, psychological, and social impacts of addiction. This early recovery phase builds insight, goal-setting skills, and relapse awareness, often motivating participants to pursue deeper treatment. The Pre-Treatment Program provides a structured environment for those awaiting entry into longer-term residential care, including assistance with placement, planning, and building motivation and coping skills before starting treatment.
Supporting Long-Term Success With Aftercare and Court-Linked Initiatives
Pastew Place also connects clients with ongoing supports. The Post-Treatment Program offers transitional housing and community reintegration support for individuals returning from residential treatment, helping with employment, housing, and recovery networks. For adults involved in the justice system, the Fort McMurray Drug Treatment Court Program combines court oversight with intensive addiction programming to reduce recidivism and support healthier life trajectories.
Integration With Community and Personal Recovery Journeys
Located on Treaty 8 territory, Pastew Place operates as a hub of recovery services in the Wood Buffalo region. With a focus on individualized planning, collaboration with community resources, and education that bridges early recovery to lasting change, the centre supports adults at multiple stages of the addiction journey, from detox through reintegration.
