List of Heroin Rehabs by Province
Stony Creek is a residential youth group care program operated by Nightwind Treatment Centre in Athabasca County, Alberta, designed to support adolescents ages 12 to 18 facing behavioural, emotional, and addiction-related challenges. As an accredited child and youth group living program, Stony Creek blends trauma-informed clinical care with nature-based and culturally responsive activities to help young people build stability, emotional regulation, and healthy life skills.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
Athabasca County, AB
Key details about NWTC Stony Creek
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
7 people
This three-month, abstinence-based residential program for men aged 18 and older is located on a 20-acre property and supports recovery from heroin addiction alongside other substance use challenges. The program includes individual and group counseling, daily 12-step meetings, life skills training, and wellness activities such as yoga and acupuncture, all within a communal setting of nine private bedrooms and shared spaces.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Newmarket, ON
Key details about Cornerstone to Recovery – Men’s Residential
How long is treatment?
9 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only.
What professional/medical staff work at Cornerstone to Recovery – Men’s Residential?
Tina Bentley, RCS, ACSW, CACII, ADS, CPI, ASIST | Senior Director of Programs
Shawn Sowten, CAC II, ADS, CPI, ASIST | Director of Programs
Carleen Riffle, RSSW, CACII, ADS | Director of Programs
Kevin Kellington, CACII , ADS, ASIST | Lead Men’s Residential Addictions Counsellor
Charlie Dufty, ACSW | Men’s Residential Addictions Counsellor
McDougall House is a residential, women-only addiction recovery program in Edmonton, Alberta that provides extended, abstinence-based support within a home-like setting. One of the province's long-standing second-stage recovery residences, McDougall House builds on more than 50 years of helping women transition from short-term treatment into ongoing recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Edmonton, AB
Key details about McDougall House
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at McDougall House?
Norma Collingwood, CAC
What is their capacity?
12 women
Westover Treatment Center provides a multi-phase recovery program that includes treatment for substance use, relapse prevention, and family involvement. Clients recovering from heroin addiction can access a structured, referral-based program designed to guide them through long-term recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Thamesville, ON
Key details about Westover Treatment Centre
How much does Westover Treatment Centre cost?
19-Day Substance Use Disorder Program: $10,000
6-Day Stage Two Recovery and Relapse Prevention Program: $1000
How long is treatment?
In-residence main program: 19 days
In-residence Stage-Two recovery & relapse prevention program: 6 days
Recovery support program: 26 weeks (weekly meetings)
Does Westover Treatment Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes, 4 to 8 weeks
Does Westover Treatment Centre have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 7 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Jericho Road Ministries supports individuals in recovery through a discipleship-based program led by those with lived experience. The 9-month residential treatment program and extended care services help men address the root causes of substance use, including heroin addiction, while emphasizing community, healing, and leadership development.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
People Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Ottawa, ON
Key details about Jericho Road
How much does Jericho Road cost?
Cost based on income
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 4:30pm
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 9 months
Supported Living housing: up to 12 months
Can I have a private room?
Yes, each client is provided with their own bedroom.
Does Jericho Road have a detox on-site?
No, and requires 72-hour stay at a detox facility prior to admission
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed,
Native Horizons offers culturally appropriate addiction treatment programs for Indigenous individuals. The center provides residential, land-based, and virtual sessions focused on traditional healing. These programs support recovery from substance use, including heroin, through connection to culture and community.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Supported by the Government of Ontario
Hagersville, ON
Key details about Native Horizons Treatment Centre
What professional/medical staff work at Native Horizons Treatment Centre?
Trained and experienced addiction specialists.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
Key details about Susan Ulmer Addiction Services – Fort Qu’Appelle
How long is treatment?
Residential treatment: 30 days
IOP: 42 days
Another Road is a private treatment center located just north of Toronto that specializes in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed counseling, and holistic methods, the facility offers individualized care for those recovering from substance use, including heroin addiction.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Experiential Therapy
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Port Perry, ON
Key details about Another Road Addiction Recovery Centre
Does Another Road Addiction Recovery Centre have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 3 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Another Road Addiction Recovery Centre?
our team of experienced counsellors works with clients daily to guide and support them as they go through every phase of recovery from addiction.
What is their capacity?
8 people
Red Deer Dream Centre is a residential addiction recovery program in Red Deer, Alberta committed to helping adult men pursue freedom from drug and alcohol addiction within a supportive, principled environment. As a nonprofit recovery organization, the centre focuses on restoring dignity, supporting personal growth, and helping individuals work toward lasting recovery and renewed purpose.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Red Deer, AB
Key details about Red Deer Dream Centre
How much does Red Deer Dream Centre cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
4 to 12 months
Does Red Deer Dream Centre have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, phones, laptops of other media playing devices are locked up upon entry and available towards the end of the client's program.
Does Red Deer Dream Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is an exercise space.
The House of Friendship serves over 42,000 individuals in Waterloo Region, offering services in addiction treatment, food, housing, and neighborhood support. Their addiction programs are designed to help those facing substance dependencies, including heroin, and they focus on building compassionate, inclusive communities that promote healing and dignity.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Cambridge, ON
Key details about House of Friendship – Men’s Residential Treatment, Day Treatment & Community Counselling
How much does House of Friendship – Men’s Residential Treatment, Day Treatment & Community Counselling cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 3 to 6 months
Day treatment: 2 weeks
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
19 men
Frequently Asked Questions
Heroin has always been a high-risk drug; it can produce dependence within two to three weeks of regular use, carries serious overdose risk, and when injected can transmit HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. But what's changed in Canada since around 2015 is the unregulated supply itself. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl has largely displaced heroin on the street, and much of what is sold as heroin today is either fentanyl alone or heroin adulterated with fentanyl. Fentanyl is 20 to 40 times more potent than heroin, which means a person using what they believe is a familiar dose may be unknowingly consuming a quantity far beyond their tolerance. This contamination is a primary driver of Canada's ongoing overdose crisis, with fentanyl and its analogues accounting for 75% of opioid overdose deaths in 2024. Anyone using heroin in Canada today should assume fentanyl exposure, carry naloxone, and never use alone.
Heroin withdrawal is often described as resembling a severe flu with significant additional suffering. Symptoms typically begin six to twelve hours after the last dose, peak between 24 and 72 hours, and largely resolve within seven to ten days though cravings, sleep disruption, and low mood can persist for weeks or months in what's known as post-acute withdrawal. The peak phase is the hardest: muscle and bone aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, sweating alternating with cold flashes, goosebumps ("cold turkey"), involuntary muscle spasms ("kicking the habit"), insomnia, anxiety, dysphoria, and intense cravings all converge at once. While heroin withdrawal itself is not directly life-threatening, it carries serious risks, particularly relapse to a dose that tolerance no longer supports, which can be fatal, especially given the fentanyl contamination of Canada's heroin supply. Medical support dramatically reduces both the severity of symptoms and the risk of fatal relapse.
Effective heroin treatment is built on multiple layers working together, not a single intervention. Medical support, including opioid agonist therapy with buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, can stabilize a person through the early, neurobiologically difficult phase, suppressing withdrawal and cravings and dramatically reducing overdose risk. For people who haven't responded to standard approaches, injectable opioid agonist therapy (iOAT) is a third-line option with a strong Canadian evidence base. But medication is best understood as a bridge, not a destination. The real work of recovery happens alongside and beyond it: counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-informed care, peer support, treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions, and the practical rebuilding of housing, relationships, and purpose. Entry points are accessible across the country; family physicians, nurse practitioners, RAAM clinics, community health centres, and hospital emergency departments can all begin the process. For many people, the long-term goal is a life free of both heroin and the medications used to treat its use, reached step by step through sustained support.
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