Treatment centres

Carrier Sekani Family Services Addiction Recovery Program

PO Box 1219
Vanderhoof, BC V0G 3A0
Phone: 250-567-2900
Toll-free: 1-866-567-2333
Fax: 250-567-2975
Web:
https://www.csfs.org/ 

The Addictions Recovery Program (ARP) has a mission statement: “To create a healing environment by utilizing a holistic approach that promotes a cultural lifestyle free from addictions and restores a sense of pride in the Carrier and Sekani Culture. We believe the Carrier Sekani culture and spiritual way of living, which honours and respects all of creation, will empower our communities and strengthen our First Nations. The integrated Health and Wellness Addiction Recovery Program, Lhet’sut’en, is delivered by our multidisciplinary team consisting of clinical counsellors and cultural knowledge holders. We believe culture is healing and incorporate a blend of traditional healing practices along with evidence based best practices in addictions treatment reflective of our program’s vision statement: Culture is Healing.”

During the winter months (November to April), our team visits member communities by request. We offer educational and support services with a focus on addiction, and one- or two-week treatment programs during the winter. Community visits are open to any northern BC First Nations, based on our availability.

• addictions awareness
• anger
• anger management
• co-dependency
• communication
• effects of colonization
• family violence
• gambling
• grief and loss
• identity
• lateral violence
• overcome with depression
• relapse prevention
• relationships
• self esteem
• shame and guilt
• spirituality
• suicide intervention and prevention
• trauma
• understanding brain chemistry to addiction solution

Kackaamin Family Development Centre
7830 Beaver Creek Road
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8N3
Phone: 250-723-7789
Fax: 250-723-5926
Web:
https://www.kackaamin.org/ 

Kackaamin employs Certified Addiction Counsellors that facilitate educational workshops that broaden the knowledge of our adult clientele on a variety of topics and issues. Weekly individual, couple and family counselling along with community capacity building support sessions.

The educational workshops cover a variety of topics such as:

• AA/NA meetings
• alcohol, drugs and their effects
• anger management
• behavioral addiction
• boundaries
• co-dependency
• communication
• cultural and traditional teachings
• defense mechanisms
• grief and loss
• healing ceremonies and sweat lodges
• parenting program
• recreation with your family
• residential schools
• spirituality and cultural development
• trauma
• trust
• The Virtues Project

Gya’ Wa’ Tlaab Healing Centre
PO Box 1018
Haisla, BC V0T 2B0
Phone: 250-639-9817
Fax: 250-639-9815
Web:
http://gyawatlaab.ca/

This centre offers an early recovery/stabilization program to all First Nations, Inuit and other people of Canada. This program can be defined as an assessment, orientation and readiness phase to treatment.

The program utilizes the following program resources to assist clients: acu-detox, physical fitness, psycho-educational group facilitation, mental health counselling, methadone maintenance support, attending physician, attending pharmacist and culturally appropriate ceremonies.

• 6, 7 and 8 week programs
• 16-bed facility
• all-male programs
• day-patient clients can be arranged (male or female)
• five intakes per year

NAMGIS Treatment Centre
PO Box 290
Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
Phone: 250-974-5522
Fax: 250-974-2257

For ages 19 and up. To meet the goals of the program, a variety of themes are introduced during the six-week program. The program is designed to ensure maximum flexibility to meet client needs within theme areas. These theme areas include:

• abstinence from alcohol and addiction as a way of life
• family dynamics
• historical influences on substance abuse.
• physiological and psychological effects of mood altering substances.
• self-awareness in the cycle of change
• self-help programs for after treatment (eg, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Adult Children
• of Alcoholics)
• spirituality
• trauma – This session introduces clients to the concept of trauma and its long and short-term effects. During the six weeks, understanding trauma helps in context with the sessions on grieving, suicide in the family, residential school and family violence. Clients are provided with an opportunity to examine how unresolved trauma contributes to present day negative behavior and coping strategies. Steps to healing from trauma are examined with client input. Deeper issues of trauma are explored during one to one time or referred to Mental Health Services.

North Wind Wellness Centre
PO Box 2480 Station A
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4T9
Phone: 250-843-6977
Fax: 250-843-6978
Email: intake@north​windwc.ca
Web: https://northwindwellnesscentre.ca/

Centre Location
5524 Graham (235) Road
Farmington, BC V0C 1N0

The effects of alcohol and drug addiction are often devastating to individuals, families and communities. The North Wind Healing Centre offers a 45-day, culturally based, residential treatment program for ages 19 and up.

The Centre is located just North of Dawson Creek in the beautiful Peace River country. The facility includes a main “common” building, session and craft room, sweat lodge, exercise equipment, computers, counsellor’s office and administration building. It is 150 acres of wilderness that participants may freely walk.

Each day begins and ends with smudging and prayer. Sweat lodge, Blanket and Pipe Ceremonies introduce and reinforce the concept of sacredness by means of traditional culture.​

Orca Lelum is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for Indigenous youth ages 12-18 that are residents of British Columbia and who have substance use challenges with/without co-occurring mental health concerns. Orca Lelum is an open-door centre; we walk
alongside youth who feel ready to embrace their healing
journey.

Round Lake Alcohol and Drug Treatment Society
200 Emery Louis Road
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B5
Phone: 250-546-3077
Fax: 250-546-3227
Web:
https://roundlaketreatmentcentre.ca/ 

This program addresses the impact of historic and intergenerational trauma by guiding participants through activities and ceremonies that help to resolve trauma, grief and shame. Emphasis in the healing circle is on safety, trust and self-care, and facilitates wellness for Indigenous trauma survivors.

• 6 and 12 week programs
• 35-bed facility
• does not accept couples

Telmexw Awtexw Treatment Centre
Salish Way
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1
Phone: 604-796-9829
Fax (outpatient / community): 604-796-9839

Web: https://www.stsailes.com/telmexawtexw

Non-residential program
Accessible to clients with physical disabilities, pregnant women, court referral or corrections clients, clients taking other psychoactive medications
Transportation provided to outlying community members to enable attendance at the day program.

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society
2850 Miller Rd
Duncan BC V9L 6V6
Phone: 250-390-3123
Fax: 250-390-3119
Web: http://www.tsowtunlelum.org

Tsow-Tun Le Lum means “helping house.” We provide programs that address the issues of addictions and healing survivors of trauma and residential schools. Our mission is to strengthen the ability of First Nations people to live healthy, happy lives and to have pride in their native identity. Tsow-Tun Le Lum is a registered non-profit society operating a fully accredited treatment centre in Lantzville, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Grounded in native culture and tradition, this is a 40-day intensive residential program available to First Nations people. Holistic in nature, the program is for those who are ready to put substance abuse behind them. Through carefully developed therapy experiences that build on existing strengths and aspirations, each participant discovers their own unique pathway for continuing recovery.

Web:http://www.tsowtunlelum.org/programs/thuy-namut/

Holding Hands, Standing Together is a second stage recovery program with a focus on trauma. This program is designed to address the multitude of mental health and trauma issues being faced in community.

The program is holistic including traditional and contemporary methodologies: the program addresses emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health and well-being of First Nations Peoples.

Web: http://www.tsowtunlelum.org/programs/kwnatsustul/

Wilp Si’Satxw Community Healing Centre
Box 429, Cedarvale-Kitwanga Road
Kitwanga, BC V0J 2A0
Phone: 250-849-5211
Fax: 250-849-5374
Web: https://www.wilpchc.ca/  

• 42-day program
• child counselling
• clients with physical disabilities
• couples counselling
• family treatment
• gender-based
• house of purification
• in-patient adult co-ed
• on-the-land
• pregnant women
• residential schools

Esk’etemc Recovery House
Letwilc Ren Semec Centre
949 Cougar Trail
Alkali Lake, BC V0L 1B0
Phone: 250-440-5651 ext. #261
Web: https://www.esketemc.ca/letwilc-ren-semec-centre/

Alkali Lake is known for addressing substance use disorder in the community using traditional cultural values and sharing their success worldwide.

Mission: Letwilc Ren Semec Centre guides and assists clients on the path toward recovery while reintegrating a healthy lifestyle in a culturally safe recovery service.

The recovery centre includes five rooms for an adult substance use supported recovery housing service.

The centre promotes recovery for individuals with substance use challenges by providing safe and secure housing and promoting reintegration into the community by helping clients secure housing upon discharge.

Priority is given to Aboriginal clients from the Interior.

Clients may stay up to six months. We accept individuals who have fully completed an alcohol and drug treatment program.

Fees for the services may apply. Contact us for more information.

Round Lake Alcohol and Drug Treatment Society
200 Emery Louis Road
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B5
Phone: 250-546-3077
Fax: 250-546-3227
Web:https://roundlaketreatmentcentre.ca/

• 10-bed recovery home
• post treatment home for clients who require more assistance to further strengthen their wellness and recovery.
• pre-treatment home for clients who require stabilization before entering treatment
• does not accept couples or non-BC residents