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Nimkee NupiGawagan Healing Centre is a residential treatment facility serving First Nations and Inuit adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25. Located in southwestern Ontario, the four-month program includes gender-specific intakes and combines traditional Indigenous teachings with land-based healing and therapeutic care. Funded through Indigenous Services Canada, the program is available at no cost to eligible participants.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Non-Profit Organization
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Muncey, ON
Recovery Counselling Services in Ontario provides personalized addiction recovery support, including counseling and therapy for adolescents and their families. Each treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs of the client, ensuring that teenagers receive individualized care during their recovery journey.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Toronto, ON
Key details about Recovery Counselling Services
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
What professional/medical staff work at Recovery Counselling Services?
Christine McNicol (Barbaro), CADC, SSW, BA SOC | Owner, Managing Director & Counsellor
Hamish White, CADC, HSC, SSW | Founder, Case Manager & Counsellor
Dr. Erin Mantis, Psy.D, C.Psych | Psychologist
Dave Saxby, CADC, SSW, CDC | Counsellor
Annie Schneider, M.Psy | Youth & Adult Therapist
Tyler Svadjian, BA, MA, Reg. Psychotherapist | Counsellor
Kenny Baldwin, M.Psy, Reg. Psychotherapist | Family Therapist
JACS Toronto offers free addiction and mental health outreach programs for adolescents, students, and adults, with services tailored to the needs of youth. Programs include education, support groups, and counseling, supporting teenagers within the Jewish community and beyond as they navigate challenges related to addiction.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Jewish
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
North York, ON
Key details about JACS Toronto
How much does JACS Toronto cost?
Counselling: $175 per session
What professional/medical staff work at JACS Toronto?
Rachel Dahan, RP, CSAT | Clinical Director
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Non-Profit Organization
Little Current, ON
Key details about Gwekwaadziwin Miikan
How long is treatment?
Future Endeavor (Adolescents):
Wilderness Stabilization - 8 to 12 weeks
Gwekwaadziwin Campus - 6 to 12 weeks
Aftercare - At least 6 months
Seven Grandfathers (Adults):
Land Based Treatment - 3 months
Live In After - 6 months to 1 year
Community Aftercare - 6 months
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
Future Endeavor: 8 adolescents
Community Addiction Services of Niagara provides multilingual, client-centered addiction treatment that includes youth-specific services. Adolescents and teenagers have access to day treatment, family support, and counseling, with additional offerings like addiction-supportive housing and gambling treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
St. Catharines, ON
Key details about Community Addiction Services of Niagara
How much does Community Addiction Services of Niagara cost?
Free of charge
What professional/medical staff work at Community Addiction Services of Niagara?
Tiffany Scriver, RP, MSW | Director of Outreach Services
Jeffrey Sica, MSc, RP | Director of Youth Services
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Sioux Lookout, ON
Key details about Pelican High Peak Family Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
3 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services in Ottawa provides tailored treatment and prevention programs for adolescents, adults, and families dealing with substance use, behavioral addictions, and mental health concerns. Their youth services include community-based counseling, education, and early intervention strategies to meet diverse needs.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Family Services
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
- Pregnant Women
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Ottawa, ON
Key details about Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services
What are their business hours?
Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 8pm
Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm
What professional/medical staff work at Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services?
Dr. Mary Bartram | CEO
Ray of Hope provides a comprehensive range of services for both youth and adults affected by addiction, poverty, and homelessness. Their Youth Addiction Treatment Program is tailored for adolescents aged 13 to 18 and includes live-in and day treatment options. Services are faith-informed yet inclusive, with public funding and donations covering costs. Additional support for adults is available through their Community Centre.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- 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
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Adolescents
- Christian
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Kitchener, ON
Key details about Ray of Hope – Youth Support Services
How much does Ray of Hope – Youth Support Services cost?
Day Youth Program (DYP): $150/month
Caregiver Support Services: First 3 Sessions - FREE
Individual: $130/session
Couples: $195/session
Workshops: $20/person
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 4:30pm
Day Youth Program (DYP): Monday to Friday - 9am to 3pm
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Timmins, ON
Key details about Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
7 weeks
Can I have a private room?
Yes.
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed.
What professional/medical staff work at Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge?
Marinna Read, MSW | Director of Clinical Services
What is their capacity?
6 teenagers
House of Sophrosyne offers a holistic, five-week residential substance use treatment program for women and girls aged 16 and older. Adolescent participants receive care that includes both publicly and privately funded bed options. The program supports recovery through a comprehensive and gender-responsive approach that involves families when appropriate.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The adolescent brain is still developing. The prefrontal cortex, which governs impulse control and risk assessment, isn't fully formed until the mid-twenties. Meanwhile, the reward-seeking part of the brain matures earlier, creating a window where teenagers are neurologically primed for risk-taking and especially sensitive to the effects of substances. Add in peer pressure, stress, family environment, and easy access, and the conditions for problematic use can come together quickly.
The key distinction is whether substance use is starting to cause measurable harm (to school performance, relationships, mood, or health) and whether your teenager is continuing despite those consequences. Warning signs worth taking seriously include increased secrecy, a sudden change in friend group, declining grades, withdrawal from activities they used to care about, and physical changes like bloodshot eyes or disrupted sleep. If you're seeing several of these together, that's a signal for a professional assessment, not a wait-and-see approach.
In most cases, no. The majority of adolescents in treatment are treated at outpatient or intensive outpatient levels of care, which are specifically designed to fit around a school schedule, with sessions held in the afternoons or evenings. Even in cases where more intensive treatment is needed, most programmes include academic support so students can continue earning credits. Research also shows that staying connected to school actively supports recovery, and most programs treat educational continuity as a clinical goal.
At what point is residential treatment the right call versus outpatient?
How are parents kept informed during treatment?
Are there programs for teenagers who also have mental health challenges?
Marcel’s take on teen treatment
When a parent calls about a teenager, the hardest part of my job is helping them separate what they are feeling from what the situation actually requires. Parents are scared, and that is understandable. But fear can push toward decisions that are not right for the person in front of you.
I remember a mom who called me about her 17-year-old daughter. The girl was still in school, had good grades, and was smoking weed here and there. The mom was emotional and did not know what to do, and she wanted to get her daughter into a long-term residential program. I told her that was the wrong call. A 6-month residential program for a teenager who is still functioning, still in school, and showing no serious warning signs is not treatment, it is an overreaction that could do more harm than good.
What I suggested instead was outpatient support and regular drug testing. Marijuana stays in the system for 30 days, so you can track it accurately and hold the person accountable without pulling them out of their life. That is the right level of intervention for that situation.
The question I always ask when a family calls about a teenager is: what is actually happening? Not what are you afraid might happen, but what is actually happening right now? The answer to that question determines the level of care. Sometimes it is outpatient. Sometimes it is residential. The emotional weight a parent is carrying should not be the thing that decides it.
