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Canadadrugrehab.ca is a free online directory listing of alcohol and drug rehab programs and other addiction-related services located in Canada.
Newfoundland Detox and other Medical Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs
Links to Other Newfoundland Addiction Services by Type
Newfoundland Medical Services for the Treatment of Addiction
Medical services in this directory treat the physical aspects alcohol and drug misuse or addiction. Programs can include primary care, withdrawal management (detox), addiction medicine, medical monitoring and harm reduction programs such as methadone maintenance.
Medical Services Listings by City
Corner Brook Medical Monitoring Services
FIT For Work
8 Gullage Ave.
Corner Brook, NL A2H 7J4
Phone: (709) 632-7676
E-Mail: kwiseman@fitforwork.com
MARYSTOWN - MEDICAL SERVICES
Marystown Medical Monitoring Services
FIT For Work
234 Ville Marie Drive
PO Box 1910
Marystown, NL A0E 2M0
Phone: (709) 279-7676
E-Mail: rlockyer@fitforwork.co
SHESHATSHIU - MEDICAL SERVICES
Sheshatshiu Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre
Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre
PO Box 109
Sheshatshiu, Labrador, NL A0P 1M0
Phone: (709) 497-8995
Note: for all drugs including solvents and aerosols.
ST. JOHN'S - MEDICAL SERVICES
St. Johns Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Newfoundland and Labrador Dept. of Health and Community Services
Recovery Centre
PO Box 13122, STN A
Building 532, Pleasantville
St. John's, NL A1B 4A4
Phone: (709) 752-4980
Note: a provincial inpatient non-medical detoxification service open to men and women sixteen (16) years of age and older. The 21-bed unit is a free service.
St. John's Medical Monitoring Services
FIT For Work
The Health Plex
114 Empire Ave.
St. John's, NL A1C 3G2
Phone: (709) 722-7676
E-Mail: sharon.horan@fitforwork.com
Website: www.fitforwork.com
St. John's Methadone Maintenance Therapy
Opioid Treatment Centre
St. John's, NL
Phone: (709) 752-4478
Medical
Programs?
Programs that treat the physical aspects of alcohol and drug misuse such as withdrawal management (detox), addiction medicine, drug testing and methadone maintenance. For more information see the Medical Section.
Outpatient
Programs?
Programs offered once or twice a week with, typically one to three hours per session and are either government-funded (free) or private (ranging $50 to $200 / hour depending on therapist qualifications). Meals and accommodation are NOT provided. For more information see the Outpatient Section.
Residential
Programs?
Programs that provide counseling, meals and accommodation. Primary Treatment (usually 30 days) is intensive therapy followed by Support Recovery (usually 6 months or longer) where clients learn to transition back to society. Government-funded residential treatment is usually no cost or $50 per day but requires a referral from a family doctor, medical detox or government-funded outpatient clinic. Private treatment can range from $200 to $500 per day and does not require a referral. For more information see the Residential Section.
Meetings?
Meetings are social gatherings for people who desire to stop drinking (AA, LifeRing, etc.), drugs (NA, CA) or have a loved one that is struggling with alcohol or drugs (Al-Anon, Nar-Anon). These groups are NOT therapy. For more information see the Meetings section.
Interventionists?
Trained professionals that assist families with family members who refuse to get help with an addiction. Fees are not covered by the government and can cost hundreds of dollars up to $5000 (plus travel expenses) depending on the interventionist. For more information see the Find an Interventionist section.