List of Drug & Alcohol Assessments by Province
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Men
- Women
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Cambridge, ON
Key details about Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services – Addiction Services
Is it co-ed?
Sober living: Gender-specific (one for men, one for women)
What professional/medical staff work at Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services – Addiction Services?
Derek Campbell, MSW, RSW | Director of Counselling Services
Marian Best, CCAC, CCS-AC | Addictions Clinical Supervisor
Don Johnson, CCAC | Addictions Counsellor
Prairie Sky Recovery Centre is a privately run residential treatment facility located in rural Saskatchewan. They offer 45- to 90-day trauma-informed recovery programs for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, with separate accommodations for men and women. Core services include one-on-one counselling, group therapy, CBT, DBT, and wellness activities. Fees are approximately $9,000 for 45 days, with flexible financing options.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Indigenous Peoples
- Men
Trust Factors
- Better Business Bureau Accreditation
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Wilkie, SK
Key details about Prairie Sky Recovery Centre
How long is treatment?
6 or 12 weeks
Can I have a private room?
There are private and semi-private rooms.
Does Prairie Sky Recovery Centre typically have a waiting list?
No
Does Prairie Sky Recovery Centre have a detox on-site?
Yes, but only social detox, not medical detox
Is it co-ed?
No, men only.
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed.
Does Prairie Sky Recovery Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is a gym.
What professional/medical staff work at Prairie Sky Recovery Centre?
Melanie Brown, RSW | Co-Owner & Chief Administrative Officer
What is their capacity?
24 men in one facility and 8 women in another
Centre d'Entraide La Boussole offers specialized services in treating alcoholism and substance abuse. The center provides expertise recognized by various courts and correctional services in Quebec and Canada, assisting individuals with legal requirements related to substance use. Services include teleconsultation via platforms like Zoom, Facebook, and Google Meet.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
Trust Factors
- Certified by the CIUSSS
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Granby, QC
Key details about Centre d’Entraide La Boussole Inc.
How much does Centre d’Entraide La Boussole Inc. cost?
Free of charge (for those whose income is lower than $15k)
What professional/medical staff work at Centre d’Entraide La Boussole Inc.?
Mr. René Gagnon, Drug Addiction Expert & Intervening in Violence | Director
Burns Clinical Life Options is an outpatient addiction and mental health support centre in Victoria, BC that helps adults whose substance use, and the impacts it has on work, housing, relationships, or daily functioning, has already begun affecting the life they’re still living. Burns Clinical focuses on intensive outpatient care and tailored therapeutic support that fits around everyday responsibilities.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- Better Business Bureau Accreditation
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Victoria, BC
Key details about Burns Clinical Life Options
What are their business hours?
Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5pm
Friday - 9am to 3pm
Saturday - 8:30am to 1:30pm
What professional/medical staff work at Burns Clinical Life Options?
Dr. Katharine Mckeen, BSc, MD, MBA, FCFP, CCPE, ABIME
Dr. Ronald S. Penner, Registered Psychologist
David Burns, MA, ICADC, CCAC, CCS-AC, CSAT
Rebecca Wood, RSW
Alana Rosenfeld, RCC, MA
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Family Services
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
Trust Factors
- Certified by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
- Licensed Staff
Bracebridge, ON
Key details about Recovery Works
How much does Recovery Works cost?
Individual counselling: $85 per hour
Family counselling: $100 per hour
Outpatient program: $950
What professional/medical staff work at Recovery Works?
Paul Laurie, MBA, ICADC, CCCS, CCAC | Owner
Pacifica Treatment Centre in Vancouver, BC is a long-term residential addiction recovery program for adults (19 +) whose substance use, often intertwined with trauma, stress, and daily life disruption, has already begun affecting work, relationships, housing stability, or emotional wellbeing. It’s a community-based residential setting where people live on site and work through recovery in multiple phases, supported by staff and peers in a structured, supportive environment.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Substance Abuse Peer Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Co-Ed
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Pregnant Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Vancouver, BC
Key details about Pacifica Treatment Centre
How long is treatment?
35 to 84 days or more (with aftercare 24 months total)
Can I have a private room?
Yes, there are private rooms.
Does Pacifica Treatment Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes, 8 to 12 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, you cannot bring your phone. After 14 days, you may be able to use the available telephone at scheduled times.
House of Sophrosyne provides substance use treatment for women and their families. The residential program takes female clients for five weeks at a time, uses a holistic approach, and is available to clients 16 years and older. There are publicly funded beds and privately funded beds.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
- Transitional Housing
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Test
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Pregnant Women
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
- Supported by the Government of Ontario
Windsor, ON
Key details about House of Sophrosyne
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 5 weeks
Caring Connections program: 12 weeks (1-hour sessions)
Transitional Care for Women program: 12 weeks (online)
Virtual Transformational Treatment for Women: 6 weeks, 3 times/week (online)
Does House of Sophrosyne typically have a waiting list?
Yes (except for clients who are pregnant)
Does House of Sophrosyne have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at House of Sophrosyne?
Karen Waddell, BAP | Executive Director
HeartQuest Addiction Wellness Centre in Delta provides outpatient addiction and recovery support for adults whose substance use has begun affecting work, family life, or emotional stability, but who are still living at home and trying to keep daily responsibilities intact. This location serves individuals in Delta and surrounding communities who need structured recovery support without stepping away into residential treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Workplace Services
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Delta, BC
Key details about HeartQuest Addiction Wellness Centre – Delta
What professional/medical staff work at HeartQuest Addiction Wellness Centre – Delta?
Cory Wint, MA, ICADC | CEO
Wanaki Treatment Centre is a drug rehab program for First Nations and Inuit adults. There is a four-week virtual program offered in French and English. The four-week residential program and outpatient services are also available. Applications can be filled out online for each program.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
- Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- 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
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
Maniwaki, QC
Key details about Wanaki Treatment Centre
How long is treatment?
4 weeks (in-person & virtual programs)
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Does Wanaki Treatment Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is a gym.
What professional/medical staff work at Wanaki Treatment Centre?
Gilbert W Whiteduck, MEd, BEd, H.BSW | Programs & Services Team Lead
St. Michael's Homes in Toronto offers structured 30- and 90-day residential treatment programs at its Rusholme location. Services include psychotherapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and access to medical care, aiming to equip clients with tools for recovery from substance use.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Toronto, ON
Key details about St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location
How much does St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location cost?
Free of charge (people with a valid OHIP card)
How long is treatment?
30 to 60 days
Does St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location typically have a waiting list?
Yes, sometimes
Does St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
The two most clinically meaningful questions are whether substance use is causing ongoing harm (to health, relationships, or daily functioning) and whether the person has genuinely lost control over their use despite wanting to cut back. You don't need to have hit a crisis point before seeking help. If those patterns are present in yourself or someone you care about, a professional assessment is the right next step.
Not all programs are equal, and quality signals vary. A good program should be able to clearly answer questions about its assessment process, the therapies it uses, its staff credentials, and what happens after discharge. Voluntary accreditation through Accreditation Canada or CARF is a meaningful positive sign. If a program is confident in its approach, it will answer these questions directly.
An assessment is a structured clinical conversation, not a test you pass or fail. A trained clinician covers your substance use history, physical health, mental health, and social situation to build a complete picture of what you need and which type of care is the right fit. It typically takes 90 minutes to two hours, and in most provinces publicly funded assessments are available at no cost. You don't need to have everything figured out before you go.
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