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Thunder Bay has a broad network of addiction treatment, withdrawal management, counselling, medication-assisted treatment, residential rehabs, harm-reduction as well as Indigenous-specific addiction services.
The most appropriate starting point can vary depending on the substance involved, the extent and pattern of use, the potential for withdrawal, overall physical and mental health, previous treatment experiences, and the person’s home and support environment.
Here are a few services available:
Provides 24/7 withdrawal management and medically supported detoxification. It is a 24-bed service for people withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs. It also offers referrals to continuing treatment and community services. LEARN MORE
Provides community funded substance abuse services. Such resources include SUD assessment, treatment planning, counselling for individuals and family members. Additionally, one can find group program service, continuing-care support, and intensive residential treatment. The program is meant for men and women alike.
525 Simpson St.
Thunder Bay, Ont.
807-622-8235
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine services provide assessment, counselling, addiction medications, withdrawal management and connections to treatment programs. No referral is required for the RAAM service.
544 Winnipeg Ave.
Thunder Bay, Ont.
807-684-1880
Provides substance-use assessment, treatment planning, counselling, case management, pre-treatment stabilization and referrals. It offers same-day counselling and psychotherapy on a first-arrival basis. It is a Walk-in clinic providing free help. Family members can also obtain consultation when concerned about someone’s substance use.
Because opioid use disorder carries risks such as withdrawal, relapse and overdose, appropriate medical support can be an important part of recovery. Thunder Bay has healthcare and addiction services that provide assessment and treatment for people experiencing opioid-related concerns.
Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) uses medications such as buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms and help stabilize opioid use. OAT can be used alongside counselling, recovery support and other addiction treatment, and may be an important step toward longer-term recovery.
If an overdose is suspected, OAT is not an emergency treatment. Call 911 and administer naloxone if available.
218 Frederica St. W.,
Thunder Bay, Ont.
807-577-3540
OATC programs generally combine medication with medical monitoring and varying levels of counselling and support.
Ka-Na-Chi-Hih is an Indigenous-led addiction treatment and wellness organization in Thunder Bay. It provides culturally grounded and trauma-informed services, including specialized treatment related to solvent and polysubstance use. It is a program focused on First Nations youth aged 18–29 who are navigating polysubstance use and mental health challenges.
1700 Dease Street
Thunder Bay, Ont.
807-696-3242
Programs generally combine medication with medical monitoring and varying levels of counselling and support.
Thunder Bay has several options for residential addiction treatment and recovery support, including Crossroads Centre, an abstinence-based recovery program, and residential services offered through St. Joseph’s Care Group and other local organizations. Adult & Teen Challenge also provides a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for women.
For individuals who are not ready for abstinence or residential treatment, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides information on local harm-reduction services, peer support, addiction resources and naloxone access. These services can provide practical support while individuals consider their treatment and recovery options.
DrugAddiction.ca provides confidential addiction consultation and referral support for individuals and families in Thunder Bay and throughout Ontario and Canada. Our role is to help people make sense of the many options available for drug and alcohol treatment, detox, rehabilitation, counselling, and recovery services.
We are an independent referral and consultation resource, not an addiction treatment centre. We do not provide detox or rehabilitation services ourselves. Instead, our team draws on professional experience, addiction-related knowledge, and practical understanding of treatment services to help individuals and families identify options that may be appropriate for their circumstances.
For families in Thunder Bay, trying to determine whether someone may need medical detox, residential rehab, outpatient treatment, addiction medicine, counselling, or another form of support can be tricky. We can help guide you with these services, and what factors to consider when comparing programs.
Our goal is not to direct everyone toward one particular treatment program. It is to provide clear, confidential information and referral guidance so individuals and families can better understand their choices and take the next step toward appropriate support.
Looking for Addiction Help in Thunder Bay? Confidential help is available. We can help you understand your options for detox, rehab, counselling and other recovery services, and help you take the next step.
