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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.
Nova Scotia Detox and other Medical Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs
Links to Other Nova Scotia Addiction Services by Type
Nova Scotia 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
BARRINGTON - MEDICAL SERVICES
Barrington
Suite 208, Causeway Professional Centre
Barrington Passage, NS
Phone: (902) 637-1432
BRIDGEWATER - MEDICAL SERVICES
Bridgewater Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Nova Soctia Dept. of Health
South Shore Addiction Services
Suite 200, Dawson Centre
197 Dufferin St.
Bridgewater, NS B4V 2G9
Phone: (902) 543-7882
CLARE - MEDICAL SERVICES
Clare Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Clare Medical Health Centre
8559 Highway 1
Meteghan Centre, NS B0W 2K0
Phone: (902) 645-3502
DARTMOUTH - MEDICAL SERVICES
Dartmouth Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Withdrawal Management Services
Tony Jenkins, Clinical Program Manager
2nd floor, E. C. Purdy Building
Nova Scotia Hospital Site
300 Pleasant St.
Dartmouth NS B2Y 3Z6
Phone: (902) 424-8866
Toll-free: 1(866) 340-6700
DIGBY - MEDICAL SERVICES
Digby Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Digby General Hospital
75 Warwick Street
Digby, NS
Phone: (902) 245-5888
LUNENBURG - MEDICAL SERVICES
Lunenburg Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
PO Box 1180
Lunenburg, NS BOJ 2C0
Phone: (902) 634-8801
MIDDLETON - MEDICAL SERVICES
Middleton Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Detox Services
Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Middleton, NS
Phone: (902) 825-6828 or 825-1341
Note: for individuals who need medical assistance to deal with the physical and psychological withdrawal stages of dependency and addiction. The program occupies 6 beds.
PICTOU - MEDICAL SERVICES
Pictou Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Addiction Services
Pictou County Health Authority
199 Elliott Street
Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Phone: (902) 485-4335
Note: Pictou County Health Authority, Colchester East Hants Health Authority and Cumberland Health Authority offer detoxification (withdrawal management) services through two inpatient units, one in Springhill and one in Pictou. Referrals can be made directly by phone by the individual or any concerned person.
SHELBURNE - MEDICAL SERVICES
Shelburne Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Roseway Hospital
1606 Lake Road
Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
Phone: (902) 875-8645
SPRINGHILL - MEDICAL SERVICES
Springhill Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Addiction Services
Cobequid (Springhill) Office
Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
Phone: (902) 597-2156
Note: Pictou County Health Authority, Colchester East Hants Health Authority and Cumberland Health Authority offer detoxification (withdrawal management) services through two inpatient units, one in Springhill and one in Pictou. Referrals can be made directly by phone by the individual or any concerned person.
STRAIT RICHMOND - MEDICAL SERVICES
Addiction Services Primary Care Unit
Strait Richmond Hospital
Cleveland, NS
Phone: (902) 625-3230
Note: 11 bed inpatient unit. The average length of stay at detox may run from a few days to a few weeks depending on client need. Self referrals are okay. Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
SYDNEY - MEDICAL SERVICES
Sydney Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Addiction Services Primary Care Unit
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
235 Townsend Street, 1st Floor
Sydney, NS B1P 5E7
Phone: (902) 563-2590
Toll-free: 1(888) 291-3535
E-mail: stp@addictionservices.ns.ca
Note: an 18 bed inpatient unit. Clients may self refer. Open 24 hours 7 days a week.
TRURO - MEDICAL SERVICES
Truro Methadone Maintenance Therapy
Opiate Treatment Program
332 Willow Street
Truro, NS B2N 5A5
Phone: (902) 893-4776
Note: intended for those struggling with addiction to opiates or “painkillers” such as OxyContin, Percocet, and Dilaudid. The program services the tri-county areas of Colchester East-Hants, Pictou and Cumberland.
YARMOUTH - MEDICAL SERVICES
Yarmouth Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
60 Vancouver St.
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2P5
Phone: (902) 742-2406
E-mail: addictions-yrh@swndha.nshealth.ca
Note: designed for those individuals who need supportive counseling and medical assistance to deal with the physical and psychological withdrawal stages of dependency and addiction.
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.