Tamarack Recovery Centre is a long-term residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment program in downtown Winnipeg that helps adults take sustained steps toward recovery by combining structured living with therapeutic support and community connection. Established in the mid-1970s, it’s one of the region’s more established recovery residences, blending evidence-informed programming with a home-like, welcoming environment rather than institutional clinical care.
60-Day Residential Treatment With Structured Support
Tamarack’s core offering is a 60-day residential addictions treatment program that places participants in a supervised live-in setting where recovery work and daily life routines coexist. Pre-treatment planning helps set individualized goals. The core program builds accountability and coping skills through group support and structured activities. Transitional housing helps residents build independence as they progress.
A Continuum That Includes Aftercare and Transitional Community Living
Beyond the core residential phase, Tamarack provides transitional housing and a lifetime aftercare support network free of charge to graduates, helping people maintain momentum as they return to everyday life. This continuum aims to reinforce recovery gains by keeping participants connected with community and resources long after the residential stay ends.
Accredited, Supportive, and Inclusive
The centre is accredited by Accreditation Canada. Its program is designed to feel “cozy, not clinical,” with an inclusive, compassionate environment that values dignity and personal growth. Staff often have lived experience with recovery themselves, which can strengthen connection and understanding with participants.
A Residential Setting Where Recovery and Daily Routines Meet
Tamarack’s model situates recovery work within a structured community, where daily responsibilities, peer support, and therapeutic engagement are part of everyday life, not limited to scheduled sessions. The program’s length and supportive follow-through aim to help participants build healthier habits, resilience, and coping strategies that carry into life beyond the centre.
