Winnipeg Detox
Welcome to the Winnipeg detoxification page. Typically, when individuals or their family members are looking for detox resources they are in crisis. With crisis brings confusion. Where can I get help? How fast can I get in? This page will help you navigate the detoxification system in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Do You Need Treatment? Do You Need Detox?
People often confuse the term ‘detox’ with ‘treatment’ so let’s clarify what both words mean. Detox means dealing with the physical aspects of consuming too much drugs or alcohol. The length of stay in a typical Winnipeg detox is overnight to 7 days. Many clients are discharged after one overnight stay because there is so much demand for beds in a typical Winnipeg detox.
Treatment, on the other hand, is typically several weeks up to 90 days in length. Treatment typically follows after detox because while someone is detoxing they are typically incapable of interacting with a counsellor or their peers for extended periods of time.
Winnipeg Detoxes Don’t Address the Psychological Aspects of Addiction
The majority of detoxes don’t provide counselling or talk therapy. If you are looking for a program that addresses the psychological aspects of drug addiction or alcoholism consider private residential treatment. Our addiction program, Sunshine Coast Health Center, is a short 25 minute flight from Vancouver and has treated many Manitobans since opening in 2004. Admissions can be scheduled within a few days. Sunshine Coast also has a medical detox so no clean/sober time is required prior to admission. For more information contact our Admissions Coordinator toll-free at 1(866) 487-9010, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or go to our Contact Us page to send us an email.
There’s No Charge for Detoxes in Winnipeg
It is important to note that there is no charge for detox at the programs list below as long as the individual requiring detox is a resident of Manitoba and has provincial health coverage.
Don’t Detox Alone
Think again if you are considering detoxing at home. Detoxing from alcohol or a combination of alcohol and drugs can be life-threatening. If you are travelling to a detox take a taxi, a bus or get a ride from a sober friend or family member. If your admission for alcohol detox is delayed consider small sips of alcohol rather than going cold turkey during the hours leading up to your detox admission. For more information on withdrawing from alcohol refer to the following alcohol information page.
Central Referral Lines for Winnipeg Detox Services and Online Nursing Support
The Manitoba Addictions Information Line is available throughout Manitoba, toll-free 1(855) 662-6605.
The Health Links Program is a province-wide telephone health information service offered through the Misericordia Health Centre. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed with specially skilled Registered Nurses offer health information and support to those in need and may help the caller decide if they need further direct health help like the Urgent Care Centre or an Emergency Department. The Health Links help line phone number is (204) 788-8200 or toll-free 1(888) 315-9257.
Adult Winnipeg Detox Programs
Addictions Unit admits patients through the Health Science 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. Clients can stay up to 10 days while they wait for a bed in residential treatment. There are 11 beds for adults 18+, priority is given to those who are most in need of withdrawal assistance.
The Addictions Unit, Health Sciences Centre
GB2 Health Sciences Centre
820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
Phone: (204) 787-3843
Phone: (204) 787-3855 (for addiction facilities only)
Fax: (204) 787-3996
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/addictions/adult.html#au
CARI Methadone Program
641 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 784-2840
CARI Methadone Program
893 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 784-2840
The Main Street Project is a co-ed 25-bed non-medical detoxification centre which provides a safe place for supervised withdrawal for adults 18 and older. The current average stay is 10 days. Clients must assessed by the intake worker prior to admission for the detox unit. EMT’s are present 24 hours a day.
Main Street Project
75 Martha Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1A4
Phone: (204) 982-8245 (Main)
Phone: (204) 982-8227 (Intake)
E-mail: admin@mainstreetproject.ca
Website: www.mainstreetproject.ca
Youth Winnipeg Detox Programs
Marymound is a 5 bed, medically supervised, stabilization unit for youth 12-17 years of age. Clients can stay for up to 7 days. Clients must call central intake to get into the detox unit.
Marymound Inc.
Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (YASU)
159B Mayfair Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 2R1
Toll-free: 1(877) 710-3999 (central intake)
Website: http://www.marymound.com/wp/programs-services/addictions-services-2
Detox Programs Located Outside of Winnipeg, Within Manitoba
There are currently no detox programs located outside of Winnipeg but within Manitoba.
In British Columbia, Sunshine Coast Health Center has a private, 5-day, fee-for-service residential detox. For more information visit the Fees Schedule page or call toll-free 1(866) 487-9010.
