Hamilton, Ontario Drug Rehab Centers

Drug treatment centers will be found through Hamilton in insufficient numbers. You'll also find government-funded drug rehab centers with the Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment. However, these rehab centers usually have a long waiting list with quite a few administrative procedures. There are some non-public drug rehabilitation centers where individuals can be admitted the same day they come to the centers and find the help they need.

The city of Hamilton is known for its steel industry and being a very blue-collar town, but does have significant problems with drugs such as cocaine, crack cocaine, and prescription opiates. With a population of just under 700,000 people, there are roughly 60 various drug and alcohol rehab and support services throughout the city. These types of services include support groups and meetings, inpatient programs, outpatient services, detox centers, youth treatment, and aftercare. Twelve-step meetings are very popular within the city, and in fact; there are over 50 different locations where addicts and recovering addicts can attend AA meetings. The twelve-step support method is a long-standing treatment approach and can help addicts if they put the work into it.

Hamilton does not have any private treatment for women. There is one privately owned rehab for man only and is a holistic program.

There are two residential treatment facilities in Hamilton and 4 that are outpatient-based. There are also Ontario drug rehab centers around the city of Hamilton that can be suitable for an addict.

Short Term Drug and Alcohol programs in Hamilton

Hamilton has one short term drug rehab for woman only and none for man only ( treatment covered by OHIP). These types of programs address people with a mild addiction in use and duration.

Drug & Alcohol Rehabs Long term in Hamilton

Hamilton has one long term treatment which is government-funded but for man only. It is 4-6 months but with an average waiting of 6-8 weeks. There is no one on one counseling available a client has to arrive detoxed prior to admission.

List of Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services in Hamilton, Ontario