Drug Rehab Ottawa
Help for Private Detox & Treatment Centres
There are Ottawa drug rehab centres in the region, and most are public access with a waitlist. There is another choice for Ottawa residents. Many turn to private programs as a solution. If you want a private service and do not know where to start, dial our toll-free number.
We are not a rehabilitation centre. However, we are independent agents who work for families to guide them toward the right facilities. We do not represent any treatment centre; we work for you, and our service is free.
With our many years of experience, we know what service best suits the person you want to help. We offer personalized guidance and assist people one by one.
You can find out more about us here.
Public Access Drug and Alcohol Rehab Ottawa
You may want a public access service in Ottawa. As mentioned above, the wait time can be long. Admission can be faster in some areas with a physician’s or an addiction counsellor’s referral. So please talk with your healthcare provider about this possibility in your region.
Publicly funded facilities can be a good choice. However, many public centres will require the person to be substance-free for several days before admission.
So, a person choosing public access treatment must be able to “stay clean” for some days. Especially when the detox process is complete, and no beds are available at the rehab centre. This situation makes public facilities a bit more difficult for some.
You can visit our Ontario page for a list of recommended funded services. Or visit this page for contact information.
Drug Rehab Ottawa
What Drug and Alcohol Rehab Are Available?
Addiction service options depend on the addiction’s length and severity. Here is a list with a brief explanation of each service you can find in Ottawa.
Medical Detox Centers
Medical detox may be unnecessary in most cases. But someone with a severe alcohol addiction and certain other drugs like “benzos” would need this service. A regular Ottawa detox would be for people with a light or moderate problem. (If there is no medical issues.)
Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatments
Residential or inpatient programs are live-in services. There are long and short-term stays—a 21- to 30-day stay is a short-term treatment. In comparison, a long-term stay is more than a month and can be as long as a year or two. One would recommend a residential program for people with considerable or extreme problems.
Outpatient, Addiction Counselling or Coaching
In outpatient services, the person does not stay at the facility delivering the services. However, the individual shows up at various counselling sessions and courses. It is most suitable for someone with a light addiction problem.
We provide an online coaching service for lighter cases. These are virtual one-on-one sessions given in your home in Ottawa. The program increases understanding, strengthens control, and offers a new perspective on life.
You can find more on coaching here.
You can also find more on each type of service here.
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Choosing the Right Program
The next crucial step when one decides to stop drugs or alcohol is selecting a suitable facility with the right approach for the person. Not all treatment methods in Ottawa are identical, and some will work better for certain people and not others.
The best-suited program would be one that the person can relate to. For example, a faith-based program may not work for someone with no religious inclination. Also, various treatment options and prices suit a wide range of incomes.
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And Refusal for Help
When a family member or a close friend in Ottawa suffers, you want to help. But with substance abuse, it’s more difficult. Talking to someone about their addiction problem is a tricky thing. Also, admitting you have a problem takes courage.
Although it is very evident to you that there is a problem, the person affected may not want to see it. Heated discussions often happen, and you find yourself in an impasse. Many families feel hopeless and disheartened when facing this problem.
Sometimes, only a well-planned intervention can make a difference. Many private treatment centres provide this service. A professional interventionist will help coordinate the session and keep it free of all blame. As interventions can become very emotional, having someone not directly connected to the situation is a benefit.
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What to Expect When You Call
When you call us from Ottawa, you receive confidential, courteous and friendly support from experienced referral counsellors. They will start with an assessment to determine the level of care the person requires.
With the information, they suggest the right addiction service. Once you agree, they will have the centre call. You will be able to ask them any other questions you may have. The facility’s intake officer will start the admission process if all is good. If not, we will gladly find another facility.
We do a follow-up courtesy call a few days after the initial call. We offer our help across Canada, so if your loved one is in another province, we can also help.
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Keeping Yourself Above Water
It can be overwhelming when a drug problem occurs in families. In Ottawa, as in any other place, addiction can be devastating. A relatively happy, peaceful life easily turns into sleepless nights and worried days.
It’s also vital to seek help and support for yourself. The Al-Anon and Na-Anon Groups help families cope with the situation more positively.
Sharing common experiences and finding new ways to deal with it is what you can find. You can visit their site to find meetings in Ottawa.
Visit the Ottawa Al-Anon & Alateen or Nar-Anon Family Groups website to find support.
