Addiction Treatment Programs

Residential Addiction Treatment 

Following assessment, individuals who are determined to be in need of residential addiction services are eligible to access Ministry of Health-funded treatment beds from across the province. The full range of residential treatment programs available in the province can be accessed by the treatment-seeking individual.

House of Friendship Programs

House of Friendship offers residential treatment for individuals 18 and older whose lives have been significantly impacted by substance use. Their live-in treatment program provides a safe environment to identify and address areas for personal growth while participating in evidence-based group and individual therapy session. The program is open to people of all genders and identities. For more details see the men's program brochure and the women's program brochure.

To access services call 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247) for assessment and screening.

For more information on men's residential treatment call 519-742-8327 x 234. For more information on women's residential treatment call 519-742-8327 x 235.

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community in Guelph offers 4.5-6 month residential programs that are tailored to the needs of adult men and women. Stonehenge also welcomes transgendered and non-binary individuals within the programs. Check here for more information about the Stonehenge programs or call 519-837-1470.

Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope offers a live-in treatment program in downtown Kitchener for males aged 13-20 years-old. Treatment tools include:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Assessments
• Alternative Education Classroom with the Waterloo District School Board
• Sports, outings, and recreation
• Family meetings/service plans

 For more information about Ray of Hope services, please call 519-743-2311.

Homewood Health

The Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a leader in mental health and addiction treatment, providing specialized psychiatric services to all Canadians. The costs of treatment at Homewood vary by program and type of accommodation. Residential addiction treatment is offered for men and women. For more information about program costs, please call 1-866-706-5386.

Community Addiction Treatment

House of Friendship Day Treatment

Bridges to Health offers the opportunity to meet with others in a supportive environment to learn techniques to reach substance use-related goals. Find support and encouragement in a group setting at various locations throughout Waterloo-Wellington. Some workshops are offered separately for men and women and others are for all genders. Gender is self-identified. For more information call 519-742-8327 ext.276.

Ray of Hope Day Treatment and Community Support

Ray of Hope offers community-based and day treatment for youth.

Community-Based Treatment is a highly individualized program for youth, aged 12 and up who:

• Need support to address substance abuse problems, but who don't need (or aren't ready to consider) the more structured treatment offered by the Day Treatment or Residential programs.
• Are transitioning out of Residential or Day Treatment and would like follow-up support.

The Day Treatment Program is for youth aged 13 and up who need structured support to overcome addiction and substance abuse, but who don't need (or are not ready to consider) more intensive support offered in a residential program. Participants will:

• Learn to find alternative ways to cope with cravings, triggers and personal challenges
• Attend schooling provided on site by WRDSB and can earn up to three credits for active participation in treatment in addition to any academic courses completed
• Develop life skills such as emotion and time management, self-care, and budgeting
• Learn to cope both as individuals and to rely on other participants for support and accountability

For more information about Ray of Hope services, please call 1-519-743-2311.

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Supports

Specialized Addiction Support Coordination provides support coordination for specialized population (geriatric, acquired brain injury, developmental disability, complex mental health) living with addiction issues. Services are voluntary and provided to clients 18 years of age and older. Referrals are accepted from service providers only. Service providers are encouraged to contact Stonehenge at 519-837-1470.

Specialized Outreach Services (SOS) is an integrated team of peers and professionals that offers flexible outreach services to homeless or street-involved individuals with addiction, mental health or concurrent issues by providing supportive nursing, counselling and referrals to other community services. Services are provided to individuals living in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Please check Stonehenge programs for more information including the referral process.

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