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List of Rehabs for Adolescents in Quebec
The FRP delivers recovery services designed to support adolescents within their home and school environments, avoiding traditional inpatient treatment models. Programs include school-based prevention, parent support groups, and recovery coaching for youth facing substance use challenges. Families have reported improvements in relationships and personal confidence through the program.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
People Served
- Adolescents
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Quebec City, QC
Key details about Fraser Recovery Program
How much does Fraser Recovery Program cost?
Free of charge
Le Grand Chemin provides free treatment services in Montreal, Saint-Célestin, and other Quebec locations for adolescents aged 12 to 17 facing substance use and pathological gambling issues. Therapy is offered by certified professionals and focuses on supporting teenagers through structured programs to help them regain control and build healthy habits.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Certified by the CIUSSS
- Client Testimonials
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Montreal, QC
Key details about Le Grand Chemin – Montréal
How much does Le Grand Chemin – Montréal cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
8 to 10 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed.
Centre Attitude offers counseling for adolescents, adults, and couples, with personal coaching and culturally sensitive services available for First Nations clients. Teenagers can benefit from therapeutic sessions that support their mental health and emotional well-being. Clients can register online for more information or to access services.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
Sainte-Adele, QC
Key details about Centre Attitude
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
How long is treatment?
Adult sessions: 4 and a half days
Couple & Adolescent sessions: From Friday night to Sunday
Outpatient workshops: A day
Can I have a private room?
Yes, you have a private room.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- 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
- Adolescents
- Adults
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Montreal, QC
Key details about Lighthouse Counselling Centre
How long is treatment?
Intensive program: 3 months (8 hours per week)
Semi-intensive program: 3 months (4 hours per week)
What professional/medical staff work at Lighthouse Counselling Centre?
Ryan Aronson, CCAC | Founder
Dr. Andrea Videtic, PhD | Psychologist
Dr. Samantha Surkis, PhD | Psychologist
Anthony Berger, MA, CCC | Counsellor
and more
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Chabad Lifeline Recovery and Prevention operates an outpatient treatment program that supports youth at risk, as well as their families. Services include addiction counseling, school programs, family support, and codependency assistance, all designed to help adolescents navigate substance-related challenges through personalized assessment and therapy.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Jewish
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
Montreal, QC
Key details about Chabad Lifeline
How much does Chabad Lifeline cost?
Free of charge (for most services)
What are their business hours?
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm
Friday - 9am to 2pm
Does Chabad Lifeline typically have a waiting list?
No
What professional/medical staff work at Chabad Lifeline?
Karen Bresinger, MSW | Clinical Director & Family Counsellor
Jennifer Kotry, MA, CSAT | Addictions Counsellors
Shauna Joyce, MA, MSW | Special Projects Coordinator
Dr. Rachel Rabin, PhD | Addiction Research Specialist
Noah Star, MMFT | Family & Addictions Counsellor
Ian Cid Descallar, MN, RN | Addictions Counsellor
Mike Abravanel, PhD | Addictions Counsellor
... and many more.
Centre Walgwan is a substance use treatment center serving Indigenous adolescents aged 12 to 17. The program runs for at least 14 weeks and is divided into four phases. It also offers a four-week prevention program, giving youth structured therapeutic support rooted in cultural awareness. Admission forms can be accessed online.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- 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
Gesgapegiag, QC
Key details about Centre Walgwan
How long is treatment?
Live-in program: 10 weeks
Prevention program: 4 weeks
Can I have a private room?
No, teens have a roomate.
What professional/medical staff work at Centre Walgwan?
Lisa Arsenault, Psychologist
Le Grand Chemin is a non-profit organization in Quebec that offers free residential treatment for adolescents aged 12 to 17. Services include individual and group therapy for substance use and pathological gambling, designed to help teenagers regain balance and build healthy coping skills.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Certified by the CIUSSS
- Client Testimonials
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Quebec City, QC
Key details about Le Grand Chemin – Québec
How much does Le Grand Chemin – Québec cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
8 to 10 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed.
Le Grand Chemin is a certified treatment center in Quebec that offers residential therapy for adolescents aged 12 to 17 dealing with substance abuse and pathological gambling. Programs span 8 to 10 weeks and include follow-up support, prevention services, and substance use treatment. Admission requires a referral from the regional CIUSSS.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Certified by the CIUSSS
- Client Testimonials
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Saint-Celestin, QC
Key details about Le Grand Chemin – Saint-Célestin
How much does Le Grand Chemin – Saint-Célestin cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
8 to 10 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed.
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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.
Do residential teen programs in Quebec require a referral?
Are the programs here mostly in French?
Is there family support available alongside teen treatment in Quebec?
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.
