Are you looking for an addiction treatment center in BC?
You have searched the internet and come up with way too many options?
Not sure what treatment center is best for your situation?
This page may be of interest to you.
Drug or Alcohol Rehab in BC & Their Availability
Most cities in BC will offer help and services for addiction. There are resources to help residents of local communities and all sectors of the province. Some resources for public access include, but are not limited to:
- Lower mainland – 800-663-1441
- Northern Health, Fraser Health, Interior Health, Island Health – 604-660-9382
- First Nations Anywhere in BC – 800-588-8717
One of the first actions to take is to call for a professional assessment. This assessment will permit a referral to treatment like detox, rehab, or both. Another point to remember is that these resources will give information to any caller, but a referral is normally given to the person needing treatment. In other words, the person with the addiction must speak with the resource to get an appointment for assessment.
For further information on funded substance abuse treatment centers in BC, one can search by following this link.
Addiction Treatment Centers BC
What to Expect
The main service to expect from a treatment center in BC is care for the client’s well-being. First and foremost, the personnel of such centers work to help you achieve your goal of sobriety. Not all addiction centers are set up the same. Nor do they all have the same approach to treatment.
In general, they offer a program based on the 12-step method. The 12-step provides a structured and gradual process of recovery. It works by helping change thoughts, behaviours and relationships related to addiction
Other rehab centers in BC use different approaches. So, one should ask questions about the recovery method used in that facility.
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Option for Treatment British Columbia
The other option for help in BC is to seek help through private drug and alcohol rehab centers. Here, the person can enter relatively quickly. Assessment over the phone or via a virtual platform will determine if a medical detox step is required prior to rehab.
Most private centers in the province will accept insurance coverage based on the person’s insurance policy. There are centers that, even though they are private, will have a program based on the 12-step method of recovery. You will also find centers that offer other approaches. Such treatment may offer other approaches that may or may not include the 12-step. Here are those methods:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy,
- Biophysical therapy,
- Maintenance therapy,
- Contingency management,
- or a different combination of the above.
A private drug and alcohol rehab in BC normally personalizes their treatment program to fit the individual’s needs, which is done through multiple interviews. This program includes a series of steps for the person undergoing treatment, including group sessions, personal counselling, exercise, personal reflection time, and more (it varies from center to center).
As a client of a private facility, you will also have access to various recreational, social, and amenities. Some centers offer the choice of shared or private accommodations.
Length of a Drug or Alcohol Rehab in BC
In either setting, the time for recovery depends on the substance abused, the length of abuse, and the amount of substance used.
The shortest time, whether in public or private facilities, is 14 to 28 days. From there, you have long-term stays, 8 to 12 weeks or longer. For example, Teen Challenge has a 12-month program that depends on the individual’s situation.
However, recovery doesn’t end with the program’s completion. It is a lifelong struggle for some, while others seem to take to it more easily. But one thing is certain: sobriety is a life-changing endeavour with many facets.
Cost of Addiction Treatment Centers in BC
No one likes to talk about price when it comes to drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Understandably, we have universal coverage, and healthcare is free in Canada. However, even in the government section, there are some fees for addiction recovery. Usually, a facility has administrative fees of a few hundred dollars and will have monthly fees, most often taken from unemployment or disability checks.
In the private sector, an addiction treatment center in BC can be between 10, 500$ to a few tens of thousands per month. The price can increase based on the time and services required, private room, special attention, etc. Often, the cost for the second and third months is lower than the first months calculated on a sliding scale.
For more information, it is best to speak with the intake counsellor of the chosen treatment center in BC. Another option is to talk with one of our referral counsellors for private rehab.
Marc J. Bernard
Author,
Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Professional,
Referral & Consultation Counsellor
