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Our phone line is staffed by knowledgeable rehab specialists ready to assist you. From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and all day Sunday, a specialist from DRS will answer your calls. Outside these hours, your calls will be handled by a rehab specialist from “Together We Can,” a treatment facility in BC, ensuring you receive support whenever you need it.

Online Substance Abuse Counselling

Last updated on: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Online addiction counselling helps people deal with drug or alcohol issues from home. It uses private video calls so individuals can talk with a counsellor without needing to travel or take time away from family, work, or daily life. It’s a good fit for people with mild to moderate substance use who want help before things get worse. Those with severe addictions or needing medical care often need in-person treatment instead. Use the filter below to find virtual substance abuse counselling for you or your loved one.

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List of Virtual Substance Use Counselling by Province

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

People Served

- Indigenous Peoples

Trust Factors

- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Saskatoon, SK

Key details about Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc (MACSI) – Saskatoon Centre

How long is treatment?

Day Program: 6 weeks (3 hours a day, 5 days a week)
Virtual Day Program: 5 weeks (Thursday to Saturday)

What professional/medical staff work at Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc (MACSI) – Saskatoon Centre?

Lori Skjeie, Masters of Educational Foundations, BEd | Director of Mental Health and Addictions

Together We Can (TWC) is a residential addiction recovery and education society in Vancouver, BC that supports men whose alcohol, drug, or life-controlling behaviours have already begun affecting daily functioning: work stability, relationships, housing, or emotional balance. TWC offers a structured, live-in environment where recovery is lived through community, daily routines, and sustained engagement.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

People Served

- Men

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Vancouver Coastal Health
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Vancouver, BC

Key details about Together We Can

Is it co-ed?

No, men only

What professional/medical staff work at Together We Can?

Joel Kailia, MD | General Practitioner
Penny Hyndman, RN | Neurofeedback Practitioner

What is their capacity?

400

Evolution Addiction Counselling

Evolution Addiction Counseling is an addictions counseling service offering substance abuse assessments, addiction treatment plans, addiction counseling, aftercare support, and relapse prevention. The prices are listed on the website, and sliding fee scales may be available.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

People Served

- Adults

Trust Factors

- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

Bedford, NS

Key details about Evolution Addiction Counselling

How much does Evolution Addiction Counselling cost?

$120 per hour

What professional/medical staff work at Evolution Addiction Counselling?

Peter B. Snelgrove, MA CCAC

Red Road Recovery’s Sorrento, BC location is the original residential addiction recovery residence in the Shuswap region for adults whose alcohol or drug use, and the patterns tied to it, has already begun affecting stability at home, work, relationships, or daily functioning. This is a live-in recovery environment where people build steady routines and personal insight alongside peers and supportive staff.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
- Wilderness/Adventure

People Served

- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples

Trust Factors

- Certified by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of British Columbia
- Licensed Staff
- Member of First Nations Health Authority

Sorrento, BC

Key details about Red Road Recovery – Sorrento

How much does Red Road Recovery – Sorrento cost?

Free of charge (for BC residents)

How long is treatment?

30, 60 or 90 days

Can I have a private room?

No, there are no private rooms. The rooms are shared with an ensuite bathroom.

Is it co-ed?

Yes

What professional/medical staff work at Red Road Recovery – Sorrento?

Deana, CCAC, MATS, HSW | Program Director
Evan, PC, CCAC, MATS | Lead Counsellor
Linda, MED, CCPC, CAC2, BGS, ICBOC, CPA | Elder & Counsellor

What is their capacity?

14 people

Addiction Boss Recovery Services

Addiction Boss is a Canada-wide addiction support and guidance provider offering outpatient-oriented services designed to help individuals and families address substance use challenges with personalized support, education, and recovery planning. Services are available nationwide via online, telephone, and in-person settings, making them accessible across provinces for adults seeking practical guidance and structured engagement outside of a residential treatment model.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach

Services Offered

- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

Trust Factors

- Licensed Staff

Canada

Key details about Addiction Boss Recovery Services

What professional/medical staff work at Addiction Boss Recovery Services?

Seth Fletcher, CAC

Foxhole Therapeutic Services

Foxhole Therapeutic Services is a community-based outpatient mental health and recovery support practice in Moncton that provides personalized counselling and behavioural support for adults, including those facing addiction challenges, through flexible, real-world therapy outside of a residential setting. Services are delivered by a Registered Social Worker and include a range of therapeutic approaches designed to help people build healthier coping strategies, manage stress, and make meaningful change while maintaining their daily lives.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

Trust Factors

- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

Moncton, NB

Key details about Foxhole Therapeutic Services

How much does Foxhole Therapeutic Services cost?

$140 per 60-minute session (office or online)
$165 for 60-minute golf simulator session
$165 for 9-hole par-3 golf therapy (1 hour)
$280 for 9-hole golf therapy (2 hours)

What professional/medical staff work at Foxhole Therapeutic Services?

Joss Santerre, BSW, RSW, CAMS-II | Owner & Lead Counsellor
Melissa DeLuca-Allain, BSW, RSW

Miracle Healing Hideaway in Tappen, BC is a private, non-12-Step wellness treatment centre for adults whose substance use, or related emotional patterns like trauma, PTSD, burnout, stress, or anxiety, has started to disrupt daily life, work, relationships, or wellbeing. This is a small, live-in retreat-style setting offering individualized support where recovery and healing are integrated into everyday routines.

Rehab Settings

- Residential Short-Term
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach

Services Offered

- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff

Salmon Arm, BC

Key details about Miracle Healing Hideaway

How long is treatment?

5, 21 or 28 days

What is their capacity?

3 people

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

Hollyburn Family Services

Hollyburn Family Services is a long-standing multi-service community support organization serving adults, children, youth, families, and seniors throughout the Greater Vancouver region. While it’s not a residential addiction treatment centre, Hollyburn offers counselling and recovery-oriented supports that help adults whose substance use, and its impact on relationships, routines, work, or wellbeing, has already begun affecting the life they’re still living.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

People Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Seniors

Trust Factors

- CARF-Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

North Vancouver, BC

Key details about Hollyburn Family Services

What professional/medical staff work at Hollyburn Family Services?

Dr. Hayley Neimy, Ph.D, BCBA-D
Patricia Custance, MA, RCC, CCC

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction

Trust Factors

- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

St. John's, NL

Key details about Barry Hewitt Addiction Counselling

What professional/medical staff work at Barry Hewitt Addiction Counselling?

Barry Hewitt, Clinical Social Worker, BS in Psych

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