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Find recovery support in Ottawa

Browse 21 topics and narrow by audience and cost. These are selected starting points, with provider pages for current intake information.

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Ottawa Withdrawal Management Centre

Medical and non-medical withdrawal management in Ottawa. Call to discuss admission and current availability.

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Serenity House treatment centre

Nine-week inpatient addiction treatment for men. Ask the program about intake and fees.

Men · Cost/coverage: ask provider
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Sobriety House

Residential addiction treatment in Ottawa. Confirm eligibility, admission and fees directly.

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Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre

Live-in addiction treatment for youth aged 13–21. Confirm referral and funding details.

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The Royal substance use and concurrent disorders

Assessment and treatment for substance use and concurrent mental-health concerns; includes RAAM services.

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Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services

Addiction counselling and family services, including youth and adults. Ask about program fit and cost.

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Amethyst Centre Ottawa

Counselling for women and gender-diverse people around substance use and related concerns. Confirm intake criteria.

Women and gender-diverse people · Free (verify details)
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Ottawa Public Health harm reduction

Safer-use supplies, overdose prevention and service information. Check current locations and hours.

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City of Ottawa shelter services

Emergency shelter placement and housing support through the City. Call 3-1-1 for access.

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Ottawa Salus

Supportive housing and mental-health supports; eligibility and waitlists vary.

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Ottawa Food Bank – Find Food

Find a local food program using the Ottawa Food Bank network.

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Ottawa Area Alcoholics Anonymous

Find local AA meetings and contact the intergroup for meeting details.

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Ottawa Area Narcotics Anonymous

Find local NA meetings and schedules.

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SMART Recovery meeting finder

Search for Ottawa-area and online SMART Recovery meetings; verify each meeting listing.

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Wabano Mental Wellness

Indigenous-led mental wellness services in Ottawa. Ask about available programs and eligibility.

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Kind Space

2SLGBTQ+ community programs and peer connection in Ottawa. Check current schedule.

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Hope for Wellness Help Line

24/7 counselling and crisis support for Indigenous people across Canada.

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Montfort Withdrawal Management Centre (French service)

The bilingual withdrawal centre can provide services in French. Call to confirm access and intake.

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Le CAP – intensive residential program

French-language residential treatment for Ontario adults 18+; the provider says its services are free. Confirm intake and any incidental costs.

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Le CAP – addiction and concurrent disorders

French-language addiction and concurrent-disorder services for adults, youth and families.

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Le CAP – day program

French-language day treatment; contact Le CAP to confirm fit and schedule.

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Le CAP – SMART Recovery in French

French-language SMART Recovery support through Le CAP; confirm meeting schedule.

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Montfort Renaissance – Maison Gilles-Chagnon

Bilingual residential rehabilitation for women facing addiction and mental-health concerns. Confirm admission and coverage.

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Serenity House transitional housing

Post-treatment transitional housing for men who move directly from residential treatment; screening required.

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