Directory of Adult Addictions Services in Manitoba

The purpose of this website is to provide information to individuals, family members, friends and service providers about how they can get help for a substance abuse problem for adults or their families.

The information here describes those programs funded through Manitoba Health & Healthy Living or through a Regional Health Authority.

• AGENCIES BY CATEGORY

• AGENCY LIST A-Z

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• FOR MORE INFORMATION

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AGENCIES BY CATEGORY

People who are affected by their own or someone else’s alcohol and other drug use or gambling experience a variety of problems. Manitoba offers a continuum of addictions services that support individuals and families in their recovery process.

INFORMATION, PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES
Information regarding safe and unsafe use of drugs and alcohol and effects on the body, etc. are available widely through a variety of media. Resources have been developed for specific ages and genders as well as specific settings e.g. workplaces, educational settings, health care settings, etc.

• The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMS
For some people with substance use problems, recovery begins in a detoxification facility. Staff at these facilities provides a safe environment where the individual is able to undergo the process of alcohol and other drug withdrawal and stabilization.

• The Addictions Unit – Health Sciences Centre
• Main Street Project Inc.

COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT PROGRAMS
These programs provide services and support for families and individuals concerned about their own, or others’ use of alcohol or other drugs and/or gambling problems. Qualified addiction counselors provide a range of services including assessments, individual and group counseling, education, and support. Individuals can attend these programs and carry on with their day to day activities, such as working, going to school and caring for the family.

• The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
• The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
• The Laurel Centre
• Tamarack Rehab Inc.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS
These programs offer services similar to those of community based programs but on a more structured and intensive basis, with the individual living at the facility for a period of time.

• The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
• The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc.
• Tamarack Rehab Inc.
• Salvation Army – Anchorage Program
• The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
• Rosaire House

POST-TREATMENT SUPPORT
Post-treatment support is put into place for individuals transitioning from residential treatment back to their home communities. The goal of post-treatment support is to establish and implement a long-term plan that supports the individual’s recovery in his/her home community.

• Esther House
• Addictions Recovery Inc.

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AGENCY LIST A-Z:

• The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
• Addictions Recovery Inc. (ARI)
• The Addictions Unit – Health Sciences Centre
• The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc (BHF)
• Esther House
• The Laurel Centre
• Main Street Project Inc. (MSP)
• The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
• Rosaire House
• Salvation Army – Anchorage Program
• Tamarack Rehab Inc.

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THE ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA (AFM)

Executive Offices
1031 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Telephone: Men’s Intake (204) 944-6289
Women’s Intake (204) 944-6229
Fax: (204) 786-7768
Email execoff@afm.mb.ca

Telephone: General: (204) 944-6200
Toll Free Number: 1-866-638-2561
Fax: (204) 779-9165
e-mail: wpgreg@afm.mb.ca

Library : William Potoroka Memorial Library
1031 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Telephone: General: (204) 944-6233
Toll Free Number: 1-866-638-2561
Fax: (204) 772-0225
e-mail: library@afm.mb.ca

Western Region: 510 Frederick Street
Brandon MB R7A 6Z4
Telephone: (204) 729-3838
Toll Free Number 1-866-767 3838
Fax: (204) 729 3844
e-mail: westreg@afm.mb.ca

Northern Region 23 Nickel Road
Thompson MB R8N 0Y4
Telephone: (204) 677 7300
Toll Free Number : 1-866-291-7774
Fax: (204) 677 7328
e-mail: northreg@afm.mb.ca

PURPOSE:
To contribute to the health and well being of Manitobans by addressing the harm associated with addictions through education, prevention, rehabilitation and research.

Regional Offices:
Substance abuse and gambling prevention, education and rehabilitation programs, and impaired driver services are available across the province. These services are administered through Regional Offices in Brandon (Western Region), Thompson (Northern Region) and Winnipeg (Winnipeg Region). Programs and their availability may vary from location to location. Each Region has satellite offices in various communities.

Residential Programs:

Winnipeg:

River House
586 River Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3L 0E8
Phone: (204) 944-6229
Fax (204) 284-5520
Inpatient program for adult women – 28 days

James Toal Centre
1041 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Phone: (204) 944-6200
Fax: (204) 775-5261
Email jtc@afm.mb.ca
Inpatient program for adult men - 21 days

Outside Winnipeg:

AFM - Brandon
510 Frederick Street
Brandon MB R7A 6Z4
Phone: 729-3838
Email: westreg@afm.mb.ca

Inpatient for alcohol and other drugs (co-ed)
Inpatient for problem gambling (co-ed)
Alcohol & drug program – 21 day program
Gambling program – 14 day program

AFM - Ste. Rose Du Lac
Willard Monson House
P.O. Box 490
Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L 1S0
Phone: (204) 447-4040
Inpatient (co-ed) - 21 day program

AFM - Thompson
Polaris Place
23 Nickel Road.
Thompson MB R8N 0Y4
Inpatient (co-ed) - 26 day program

Community-based Services:

Winnipeg:

James Toal Centre
1041 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Phone: (204) 944-6200
Fax: (204) 775-5261
Email jtc@afm.mb.ca

Methadone Intervention and Needle Exchange (M.I.N.E.)
Unit 7 – 25 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 2B1
Phone: (204) 944-7070
Fax: (204) 772-0125
Email: mine@afm.mb.ca

Family & Women’s Services
586 River Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3L 0E8
Phone: (204) 944-6229
Fax: (204) 284-5520
Email: family@afm.mc.ca

12 week community based alcohol & other drug day treatment program for women only.

Brandon:

Parkwood Centre
10 Frederick Street
Brandon MB R7A 6Z4
Toll free: 1-866-767-3838
Phone: (204) 729-3838
Fax: (204) 729-3844

Methadone Clinic
Phone: (204) 729-3866
Toll free: 1-866-767-3838

7th Street Health Access Centre
20 7th Street
Brandon MB R7A 6N5
Phone (204) 578-4800
Fax: (204) 578-4950

Thompson:

Polaris Place
23 Nickel Road, Thompson MB R8N 0Y4
Phone: 204 677 7300
Fax: 204 677 7300

Satellite Services:
Beausejour, Portage La Prairie, Steinbach, Gimli, Morden, Selkirk, Rossburn, Swan River, Killarney, Neepawa, Dauphin, Virden, Minnedosa, Flin Flon, The Pas

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ADDICTIONS RECOVERY INC. (ARI)

Box 25005 – RPO West Kildonan
Winnipeg MB R2V 4C8
Office Telephone: (204) 586-2550
Fax: (204) 586-2550
Office address: 93 Cathedral Avenue
Men’s Residence: 93 Cathedral Avenue and 333 Cathedral Avenue

PURPOSE:
To provide clients with temporary, affordable, safe (drug free), supportive (mentored and peer/self help) living environments where they can develop living and social skills necessary for their successful long term recovery within their community.

POPULATION SERVED:
Adult men, 18 years of age and over, who have completed a primary treatment program.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:
Individuals are:

• recovering from chemical dependency;
• detoxified and in reasonably good health;
• knowledgeable and accepting of their problem;
• motivated and sincere; and
• accepting of AA/NA(self help) as their long term program of recovery.

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THE ADDICTIONS UNIT, HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE:

GB2 Health Sciences Centre
820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 1R9
Telephone: (204) 787-3843
Fax: (204) 787-3996

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Addictions Unit is located at the Health Sciences Centre General Hospital. The unit is voluntary and admission is either through the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department or pre-arranged by one of the physicians, or the nurse clinician on the unit. Occasionally transfers from other hospitals or emergency departments will be accepted. Physicians wishing to discuss a transfer can discuss this with the physician on call or the nurse clinician on the unit.

The length of stay on the unit ranges between three and ten days. While on the unit, patients receive group and individual counselling, full medical assessments, psychiatric and social work referrals if needed as well as referrals to addiction treatment agencies.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• Patients at risk for serious or life-threatening withdrawal from alcohol, sedative-hypnotics or opiates.
• Patients who have serious medical problems along with addictions and require hospitalization. Pregnant women with addictions will also be priorized for admission.
• Patients who are awaiting admission to a residential program and require a period of detoxification and stabilization beforehand. This would include persons with complex needs who are addicted to psychostimulants (e.g. crystal meth, cocaine). Addiction facilities who believe that a patient may require an admission to the Addictions Unit can contact one of the physicians or the nurse clinician on the unit at (204)787-3855.
• Patients with a combination of problems including addictions, social difficulties and psychiatric illness such that they cannot be treated safely in the community.

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THE BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION INC. (BHF)

Mailing address: Box 250, 35 Ave de la Digue
St. Norbert MB R3V 1L6
Telephone: (204) 269-3430
Fax: (204) 269-8049
Web-site: www.bhf.ca

PURPOSE:
The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc. provides long term residential programming to men, women, teens and family units experiencing a variety of addiction and mental health problems. BHF is a therapeutic community that offers experiential decision making opportunities during which the resident can become increasingly more accountable for his/her behaviour, and hence, more in command of planning his/her future. The program is designed to offer graduated opportunities for equipping a person with the vocational, intellectual and communicative skills necessary for successful re-integration into the community.

POPULATION SERVED:
• Men, women, teens and family units experiencing a variety of addiction problems. Dependents of these persons are also accommodated both in residence and in program.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

ADULTS:

• Adults who have been unable, through the use of alcohol, other drugs or other addictions and many interrelated problems, to effectively function in society.
• Adults whose lifestyles are such that they are regarded as having a living problem by their families, themselves, and/or their community and are sincerely interested in changing.
• Adults, male or female, with or without dependents.
• Adults who have the ability to absorb and respond and carry out basic work routines.
• Adults who are not on any non-prescribed, mood-altering or psychotropic substances. Exceptions may be made in the following cases:
  1. a) individuals with medical conditions such as epilepsy
  2. b) individuals on a step-down program monitored by their general physician or psychiatrist. Each case involving medically monitored drug reduction will be assessed individually, but in general, admission to the Foundation’s program are accepted only during the final 30 days of the drug reduction.
  3. c) Individuals under the care of a psychiatrist who meet all other admission criteria but for whom prescription modification is contraindicated due to mental health concerns. A complete psychiatric report, satisfactory in form and content to The Behavioural Health foundation, must be submitted with the Application for Admission.
• When bed space is available, the first available person on the waiting list will be allotted that space, dependent on receipt of proper documentation (i.e. application for admissions, confirmation of financial arrangements, etc.)
• Preference is given to pregnant women followed by persons being released from detoxification units.

FAMILY:
In addition to the criteria for Adults, the selection of family units must meet the criteria set out for family admission.

• Admission of families will depend on the available accommodations and the size of the family unit, as well as the age and sex of the children. A list of families is maintained and families are notified when space becomes available. This is not done on a first come, first served basis due to space restrictions. For example, a family with three children may have been on the list for some time, but the space available may only accommodate a single parent with one child.
• Immediate admission of the total family unit is considered only if the parents are parenting their children at the time of the request for admission. In some instances, the parent(s) may be encouraged to make alternate arrangement for the child or children for an initial 30 day assessment period.
• In most cases couples initially live separately while in residence. Children live with one of the parents during the assessment period.
• Each family member’s needs are assessed separately. In every case, however, parents are involved in any decision-making regarding their child(ren)’s needs.

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ESTHER HOUSE

Mailing address 62 Folkstone Blvd.
Winnipeg MB R3P 0S3
Telephone: (204) 582 4043
Fax #: (204) 586 9485
Residence: 292 Aubrey Street
Winnipeg MB R3G 2J2
e-mail: estherhs@mts.net

PURPOSE:
Esther House provides women in recovery from addictions, a safe, nurturing environment that encourages ongoing personal growth.

POPULATION SERVED:

• Women 18 years of age and over who have completed primary treatment for substance use in a recognized program.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• completion of a recognized treatment program
• commitment to an abstinent lifestyle including active involvement in a self help group
• willingness to participate in Esther House activities
• willingness to sign a contract committing to a minimum of one month’s stay

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THE LAUREL CENTRE INC.

Mailing Address: 104 Roslyn Rd.
Winnipeg MB R3L 0G6
Telephone: (204)783-5460
Fax number (204)774-2912

Program locations: 104 Roslyn Rd; Andrews Street Family Centre (Girls Outreach); Wolseley Family Place (Parenting Group)

PURPOSE:
The Laurel Centre provides individual and group therapy to women, on an out-patient basis, who have experienced childhood or adolescent victimization and who have been affected by addictions. Women are provided with information about abuse, are supported In understanding the ways in which their present lives are affected by their past, are encouraged to share their experiences, feelings and beliefs about the abuse, and to identify their own strengths and see the ways they have survived. The therapy is chosen from a variety of methodologies and is tailored to the individual. It is always grounded in a relational context in which boundaries are clarified and in a manner that clarifies and highlights the woman’s own strengths, resources, and the utilization of community resources.

POPULATION SERVED:

• Adult women and female youth ages 16-24, who have experienced sexual abuse trauma in childhood or adolescence.

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MAIN STREET PROJECT, INC.

Mailing Addresses: Main Street Project, Inc (MSP)
75 Martha Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1A4

Mainstay Residence
71 Martha Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1A4

Contact Numbers:
Administration: 982-8257
Intoxicated Persons Detention Area:  982-8250
Crisis Services, Shelter, Drop In, Detox:  982-8245
Mainstay Residence: 982-8260
Fax: 943-9474

Web site: www.mainstreetproject.ca

PURPOSE:
To provide a safe, respectful and accessible place for individuals at risk and to advocate for a more inclusive society.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

24 Hour Crisis Intervention
MSP provides a range of crisis intervention and referral services, including a night time van patrol that travels the streets and alleys of the inner city offering assistance and/or contacting emergency support where necessary.

Drop In
The drop in center provides adult men & women access to information regarding internal and external services, opportunities to socialize, and basic supports such as a cup of soup and a snack, use of the phone, basic first aid, and transportation to/from medical appointments. The drop in is open daily from 07:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:00

Emergency Shelter
The emergency overnight shelter provides safe, temporary accommodations for adults at night. There are no up front charges for this service, although clients are expected to complete an EIA form that will provide our organization with funding that supports their stay. Shelter hours of operation are from 19:00 through 06:00.

Intoxicated Persons Detention
Main Street Project provides a monitored facility for adults held under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act.

Adult Detoxification Center
The non-medical detoxification center offers supervised withdrawal from an individual’s last substance abuse episode. This unit is open to all adults who are assessed as medically suitable, and in need of a stable, short term environment that will assist them through their initial withdrawal situation. Clients work with staff both individually and in groups to develop treatment plans best suited to their individual needs. Those needing access to this unit are asked to visit MSP for an initial assessment, at which point they would also receive all intake related forms, including a medical clearance that must be completed by their physician prior to intake.

Mainstay Residence
This unit provides transitional housing for at risk clients 18 years of age and over who are committed to working toward positive change. Clients are provided support and referrals to various agencies in order to help them achieve their goals, and reclaim their independence. Individuals in need of access to this unit are referred from both internal services, and external agencies. Upon receipt of that referral, an application will be provided, and upon receipt, an assessment based on a wide range of criteria will begin.

Transition Services Team
A team of workers provide counseling, support, and advocacy for clients throughout the Main Street Project. Team members also offer follow up services to persons who move back to their community.

POPULATION SERVED:
Adult men and women

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NATIVE ADDICTIONS COUNCIL OF MANITOBA (NACM)

Mailing address: NACM - Pritchard House
160 Salter Street

Winnipeg MB R2W 4K1
Telephone: (204) 586-8395
Fax: (204) 589-3921
e-mail: nacm@escape.ca

Mailing address: NACM - Outreach
220-8th Street
Brandon MB R7A 6Z4
Telephone: (204) 726-9300

PURPOSE:
To provide education, prevention and treatment services to First Nations and Métis individuals, families and communities.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

• 5 week residential program
• 6 week closed community based program
• 8 week open community based program
• Youth services that provide assessment, counselling and referral and operates 2 summer camps
• Intake counselling and outreach programs delivered in Brandon and Dauphin, Manitoba

POPULATION SERVED:

• First Nations men and women and youth who are addicted to alcohol, drugs, chemicals and/or gambling

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

Residential Program:

• Adults – 18 years of age and older (youth under certain situations)
• Has been assessed by referral source prior to admission
• Has had a medical examination prior to admission

Community-based– closed group:

• Adults – 18 year of age and older
• Must have completed an addictions treatment program and/or be an active self help group member e.g. A.A.

Community-based – open group:

• Adults – 18 years of age and older
• Currently dealing with addiction related issues
• Willingness to actively participate
• Attend a minimum of two meetings/week

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ROSAIRE HOUSE ADDICTION CENTRE INC.

Mailing Address: Box 240
The Pas, MB R9A 1K4
Telephone: (204) 623-6425
Fax: (204) 623-4475

PURPOSE:
To provide addictions treatment services to individuals and families who want to address their alcohol other drugs and gambling issues.

POPULATION SERVED:
Adult men and women residing in those communities serviced by the NorMan Regional Health Authority (The Pas, Flin Flon, Snow Lake, Grand Rapids, Easterville, Cormorant, Moose Lake, Pukatawagan, Cranberry Portage).

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

ADULT:

• adult men and women who are affected either directly or indirectly from substance abuse and/or gambling.
• must not be under the influence of chemicals
• must not be on a mood altering substance (e.g. psychotropic drugs) from which they cannot be taken off – admission of these individuals must be facilitated with the assistance of a mental health worker or on the recommendation of a medical practitioner.

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THE SALVATION ARMY- ANCHORAGE PROGRAM:

Mailing address: 180 Henry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J8
Telephone: (204)946-9401
Fax number: (204)943-8893

PURPOSE:
The Anchorage Program is committed to providing a variety of services to persons affected by addiction(s), including persons who also have mental health concerns. The aim of the program is to facilitate personal development, mental wellness, and the achievement of a lifestyle free of addiction.

POPULATION SERVED:
Adult men and women seeking help for their dependence on alcohol, drugs & gambling.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• Must admit to having a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling that they cannot control on their own
• Must be abstinent for 5 days prior to entering program
• Clients with mental health concerns must be stabilized on medication therapy
• Must qualify for Social Assistance or be willing to pay for entry into the program
• Methadone users must make arrangements to obtain their methadone off site.

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TAMARACK REHAB INC.

Mailing Address: 60 Balmoral Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C1X4
Telephone: General: (204) 772-9836 or 775-3493/ Intake: (204) 775-1328
Fax number: (204) 772-9908.
Web site: www.tamarackrehab.org

PURPOSE:
To provide second stage residential treatment program for individuals with alcohol and other drug problems and to facilitate independent living and lifestyle change.

POPULATION SERVED:
Adult men and women with alcohol and other drug dependencies who have completed a primary treatment program and require additional support to develop and live an addiction free lifestyle.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• Must have completed a chemical dependency treatment program;
• Must commit to the full 8 week program;
• Must be free from all alcohol and other mood altering (illicit) drugs;
• If on a bail order must be on their own recognizance and eligible for funding or on a Temporary Absence (TA) for 60 days or more;
• Must be voluntary;
• Must be motivated for treatment, have a commitment to recovery and agree to actively participate in all scheduled activities; and
• Must have funding in place (if self payment, full amount required in advance).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Where would I go if I thought I might have a problem with alcohol, other drugs or gambling but I am not sure if it is serious enough to seek help?
A: Any of the programs listed here can assist you in determining whether or not you have a problem. Each program has its own admission criteria and intake process. Your first step would be to make an appointment with an intake counsellor for an initial assessment. Once the assessment is complete you and the addictions counsellor will determine which program would best fit your needs.

Q. Are there programs available specifically for Aboriginal women?
A: The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba provides culturally based programming for First Nations and Métis men, women & youth. The Behavioural Health Foundation and the Salvation Army, Anchorage program provide programming for all women. The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba provides gender specific community based and residential programming for all women.

Q: Where can family members go for help?
A: The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc. and The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba all provide programming for family members of those participating in a treatment program. The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba also provides programming for adult men and women whose family of origin was affected by addiction.

Q. Where can I go to find more resource information about addictions?
A. The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba has a large lending library (1031 Portage Avenue) in Winnipeg as does the Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (100- 4 Fort Street). Both have a wide variety of books, journals & videos available to agencies, program staff, family members and the general public. Other resources and access to the most recent version of Addictions Agencies Program Information can be found on the Manitoba Government's Mental Health and Addictions website at www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh.

Q. I am concerned about my alcohol and cocaine use and I also have depression.  Where can I go for help?
A. Most of the addictions programs listed on this site are able to assess for a co-occurring mental health and substance use issue and all will provide treatment or support for someone with a co-occurring disorder. If you are already being seen by a mental health service provider he/she can also help facilitate a referral to an addictions program for you.

Every effort was taken to ensure information was accurate at the time of writing. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please report any changes to Healthy Living, Mental Health & Addictions at 788-6659.