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Maison Renaissance in Quebec provides short-term residential treatment for individuals facing substance use disorders. Within a structured setting, residents participate in therapeutic programs that focus on achieving sobriety and personal growth during a defined treatment period.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Hearst, ON
Key details about Maison Renaissance
How much does Maison Renaissance cost?
Free of charge
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30pm (closed for lunch hour)
How long is treatment?
28 days
Does Maison Renaissance have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 5 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Maison Renaissance?
Isabelle Sabourin-Levesque, MSW | Director
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Interventionist
- Medical Detox
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Services for Employees
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Twelve-Step
- Workplace Services
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Aurora, ON
Key details about Freedom From Addiction
How long is treatment?
30, 42, 45, 60 or 90 days
Does Freedom From Addiction typically have a waiting list?
No
Does Freedom From Addiction have a detox on-site?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Freedom From Addiction?
Dr. Markus, MD MPH&TM FRCPC CMRO | Medical Director
Victoria, RPN | Clinical Manager
Natalie, RPN
Vivian, RN
Lorna, RPN
Calyn, RN
Jessica, RSW
Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre Inc. offers short-term, culturally-based residential day treatment for substance use recovery. In addition to the core program, clients have access to outpatient services, assessments, aftercare planning, and community referrals, all within a culturally supportive environment.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
People Served
- Adults
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
- Seniors
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- 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
Wikwemikong, ON
Key details about Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre Inc.
How long is treatment?
4 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre Inc.?
Rolanda Manitowabi, MAPP | Executive Director
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Toronto, ON
Key details about Renascent – Graham Munro Centre
How long is treatment?
35 or 42 days
Can I have a private room?
No, the rooms are semi-private.
Does Renascent – Graham Munro Centre have a detox on-site?
Yes, but only social detox/stabilization, not medical detox
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
Does Renascent – Graham Munro Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is an exercise room.
What professional/medical staff work at Renascent – Graham Munro Centre?
Dr. Vera Tarman, MD, FCFP, ABAM | Medical Director
The Northumberland site of St. Michael’s Homes offers supportive transitional housing for individuals who have completed short-term treatment. Residents benefit from counseling access and community referrals, helping them maintain progress in recovery in a stable, recovery-focused environment.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Toronto, ON
Key details about St. Michael’s Homes – Northumberland Location
How much does St. Michael’s Homes – Northumberland Location cost?
Free of charge (people with a valid OHIP card)
How long is treatment?
30 to 60 days
Does St. Michael’s Homes – Northumberland Location typically have a waiting list?
Yes, sometimes
Does St. Michael’s Homes – Northumberland Location have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Whitby, ON
Key details about Renascent – Paul J. Sullivan Centre
How long is treatment?
35 or 42 days
Can I have a private room?
No, the rooms are semi-private.
Does Renascent – Paul J. Sullivan Centre have a detox on-site?
Yes, but only social detox/stabilization, not medical detox
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Does Renascent – Paul J. Sullivan Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is an exercise room.
What professional/medical staff work at Renascent – Paul J. Sullivan Centre?
Dr. Matthew Stefanoff | Medical Director
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
People Served
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Kenora, ON
Key details about Waashkootsi Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
28 days
Does Waashkootsi Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Healing Lodge typically have a waiting list?
Yes, sometimes
Does Waashkootsi Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Healing Lodge have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 5 days sober
What professional/medical staff work at Waashkootsi Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Healing Lodge?
Melissa Calder, Registered Psychotherapist | Chief Operating Officer
Newgate 180 is a substance use treatment program with men's and women's programs. The program offers life skills, relapse prevention, and other wellness techniques. Some insurance providers can cover the program, and financing options may also be available.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Services for Employees
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Family Programs
- Men
- Women
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Merrickville, ON
Key details about Newgate 180
How much does Newgate 180 cost?
$20,000 CAD (no taxes)
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 30 days
Ongoing care and support: 11 months
Can I have a private room?
There are private and semi-private rooms.
Does Newgate 180 typically have a waiting list?
No
Does Newgate 180 have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 3 days sober
Is it co-ed?
No, men and women separated
Does Newgate 180 have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is an exercise facility on-site. The fitness programs also include yoga, reiki and acupuncture. Clients can also do canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
What professional/medical staff work at Newgate 180?
Dr. Shawn Yakimovich, ND | Naturopathic Doctor
Leanne McEwen, MSW | Addictions Counsellor
Lia Forma, MSW | Case Manager
Kelly CB, CCAC | Case Manager
Dale Campbell, CCAC | Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care Case Manager
Red Roof Recovery delivers short-term, personalized addiction treatment programs that emphasize mental health support and value-based approaches. Using evidence-based strategies, their brief residential offerings are supplemented with recovery resources like podcasts to enhance the healing process.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Short-Term
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
Goderich, ON
Key details about Red Roof Recovery
How much does Red Roof Recovery cost?
$9,900.00
How long is treatment?
Retreat: 1 week
Mental Health & Mindfulness Program: 4 weeks or 8 weeks
What professional/medical staff work at Red Roof Recovery?
Tanya MacIntyre, Certified TEAM-CBT Specialist
Westover Treatment Center provides a multi-phase short-term addiction treatment program that includes substance use recovery, relapse prevention, and family support services. Admission requires an assessment through a referral agency, and the program is designed to offer a structured approach to early recovery in a condensed timeframe.
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
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
Sobriety House is a substance use treatment program and drug rehab center for men. There are 17 spots available with group therapy, and clients can access second-stage housing when they have completed a treatment of up to three months.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Residential Short-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Acudetox (Auricular Acupuncture)
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Ottawa, ON
Key details about Sobriety House
How long is treatment?
Main program: 28 days
Transitional program: up to 9 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed.
What professional/medical staff work at Sobriety House?
Martina Elliott BA, CCAC | Interim/Executive Director
Joanne Damianakos, BSc (Neuroscience), AAC | Program Facilitator
Valerie Holloway, BSW | Transitional Client Counsellor
SMM Kabir, BSW | Client Supervisor
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Toronto, ON
Key details about Renascent – Madison Avenue Centre
How long is treatment?
35 or 42 days
Can I have a private room?
No, the rooms are semi-private.
Does Renascent – Madison Avenue Centre have a detox on-site?
Yes, but only social detox/stabilization, not medical detox
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Does Renascent – Madison Avenue Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is an exercise room.
What professional/medical staff work at Renascent – Madison Avenue Centre ?
Dr. Dale Ryan | Medical Director
St. Michael's Homes in Toronto offers structured 30- and 90-day residential treatment options, emphasizing short-term recovery through psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and access to medical support. The Rusholme location is designed to help clients build strong foundations for long-term recovery within a focused treatment duration.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Toronto, ON
Key details about St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location
How much does St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location cost?
Free of charge (people with a valid OHIP card)
How long is treatment?
30 to 60 days
Does St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location typically have a waiting list?
Yes, sometimes
Does St. Michael’s Homes – Rusholme Location have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Located in Timmins, Ontario, Sagashtawao Healing Lodge offers a six-week residential treatment program for individuals experiencing drug and alcohol abuse. Staff help clients address underlying issues. Services include translation of treatment materials and support for those with literacy barriers.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
Moosonee, ON
Key details about Sagashtawao Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
Individual Treatment Program: 6 weeks
Family Healing Program: 3 weeks
Does Sagashtawao Healing Lodge typically have a waiting list?
Yes sometimes
Does Sagashtawao Healing Lodge have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 3 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
The Farm specializes in short-term, holistic addiction treatment programs that combine evidence-based therapies with spiritual and psychological care. Each client receives a personalized plan in a setting that fosters healing of the body and mind.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
Stouffville, ON
Key details about The Farm in Stouffville
How long is treatment?
Detox: From a few days to a couple of weeks
Residential: 31 days
Does The Farm in Stouffville have a detox on-site?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at The Farm in Stouffville?
Medical team includes a social worker, registered psychotherapists, addiction counsellors, a medical doctor, registered practical nurses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A short-term residential programme, typically 21 to 28 days, provides structured, supervised time away from the environment driving substance use, a comprehensive clinical assessment, evidence-based therapy, and a concrete plan for continuing care after discharge. It won't resolve everything, but for the right person it can stabilise the acute phase of recovery, identify concurrent mental health conditions, and build the foundation for longer-term change. The quality of what happens during the stay and the strength of the continuing care plan after discharge matter as much as the length.
The right programme length depends on the severity of the addiction, whether there are concurrent mental health conditions, how supportive the home environment is, and whether there have been previous treatment attempts. Short-term programmes of 21 to 28 days can be effective for the right person, particularly those in an earlier stage with good social supports. Longer programmes of 60 to 90 days or more are generally better suited to more complex or chronic presentations. What matters most is that the duration matches the clinical need, and that there is a strong continuing care plan in place after discharge regardless of how long the programme runs.
For people with severe or long-standing addiction, a 28-day programme often addresses the acute phase but doesn’t leave enough time to work through the underlying complexity: unresolved trauma, concurrent mental health conditions, deeply ingrained behavioural patterns, or a social world built entirely around substance use. The brain also needs sustained time to recover neurologically, and the skills that support lasting sobriety consolidate through repeated practice over months, not weeks. When someone has been through shorter programmes without staying sober, it's often a sign that the treatment hasn’t yet matched the depth of what they’re dealing with, not that recovery isn’t possible.
Short-term residential programmes pack a structured and intensive schedule into a limited window: typically group therapy and individual counselling in the mornings, addiction education and skills work in the afternoons, and peer support meetings in the evenings. The first few days are often the hardest as the routine becomes familiar, but most people find their footing quickly. The goal of a 28-day programme is not to resolve everything; it is to achieve initial stabilisation, build foundational recovery skills, and put a solid aftercare plan in place for the transition home. What happens after the 28 days is as important as what happens inside them.
Professional Perspective
One of the most well-supported findings in addiction research is that the amount of time a person stays engaged in treatment has a direct relationship with how well they do afterward. This has been demonstrated across substances, across treatment settings, and across decades of clinical study. People who remain in some form of structured care for longer periods are consistently more likely to reduce their substance use, avoid relapse, and regain stability in their employment, relationships, and overall functioning.
Despite this, much of the treatment system still operates on short timelines. Many publicly funded and insurance-driven programs are built around 28- or 30-day stays, a model shaped more by cost containment than by what the clinical evidence actually supports. The disconnect between what research shows and what most people are offered when they enter treatment is one of the more important gaps for anyone evaluating their options to understand. A 20-year review of continuing care studies conducted through the University of Pennsylvania examined what actually makes the difference in sustaining recovery after an initial phase of treatment, and found that duration was one of the clearest predictors of success.
“The results indicate that continuing care interventions were more likely to produce positive treatment effects when they had a longer planned duration, made more active efforts to deliver treatment to patients, and were studied more recently.”
What This Means
The research is clear that treatment programs with a longer planned duration produce better results, because recovery involves real behavioral and neurological change that doesn’t happen on a fixed schedule. Equally important, the most effective programs don’t just keep the door open longer; they actively reach out to keep people engaged, rather than waiting for patients to show up on their own. For anyone currently looking for a treatment program, these findings suggest two practical questions worth asking: how long does the program’s care plan actually extend, and what does the facility do to keep people connected to support after the initial phase ends?