Addiction Treatment Centres in Port Alberni, BC
14 treatment centres, detox programs, and recovery services in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Compare services and reviews, then contact centres directly.
Alberni Valley Sobering Centre
3628 5th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Port Alberni Shelter Society. Provides short-term assessment and monitoring of clients who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol as they start the sobering process. Clients are provided with basic necessities such as hygiene items and meals and when ready, are provided with guidance, information and mental health and substance use referrals, as needed or requested.
Alcohol and Drug Counselling
3555 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Port Alberni Friendship Centre. Offers drug and alcohol counselling to families, groups or individuals, by appointments, referral, or on a drop-in basis. Provides assessments for treatment and referral to other agencies, and assists in prevention and support of a healthy lifestyle with counselling through recovery and follow-up. Provides service for Urban First Nations People but is available for anyone in the community.
CBI Health Centre
2996 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, BC
Providing physiotherapy care and rehabilitation programs for work and sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents and sprains, and strains. Call us for more information and to book an appointment today.
Drug Checking
3699 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Island Health. Offers free, anonymous drug checking services so people can reduce the risk of an overdose by checking what is in their substances that may be harmful. Take-home fentanyl drug testing strips may also be available.
Indigenous Family Treatment Program
7830 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Kackaamin Family Development Centre Association. Offers a six-week residential program to help couples and families develop healthy relationships as they continue on their healing journey from addiction. Each client family lives in their own unit during their stay. The program includes group counselling, traditional teachings and ceremonies, family play-time, child and youth counselling, and help with resolving trauma, parenting skills, anger management, communication skills, and relapse prevention. A student learning centre and daycare is available.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
4780 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC
Provides a point of entry for all adult mental health and substance use services for the Island Health region. Services are provided in a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals, specialized settings, and on an outreach basis. Services include confidential intake assessment, help with connecting to services such as counselling, short-term assessment and treatment, withdrawal management, and harm reduction services, and referrals to other community services. Some locations offer same-day intake assessment by walk-in or phone-in appointments.
Opioid Agonist Treatment
B-4711 Elizabeth Street, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Longman and Clelland Medical Clinic. Provides an outpatient methadone or suboxone treatment program in a supervised clinical setting for people who misuse opioids. Services include clinical assessment, naloxone kits, and referrals to medical care.
Overdose Prevention Site
3699 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Port Alberni Shelter Society. Offers a supervised intravenous drug injection site where people can use illegal drugs under supervision by trained staff equipped with naloxone and trained for overdose response. The Outreach Centre also provides drug testing using fentanyl test strips, overdose education, substance use treatment and supports, naloxone kits, and access to mental health services.
Overdose Prevention Sites
3699 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Island Health. Provides emergency response to drug overdose victims. The sites allow people to use illicit drugs while monitored by trained professionals equipped with naloxone, which reverses the effects of opioid overdoses. Fentanyl test strips are available. Some locations may also function as substance use referral and community resource centres.
Therapeutic Recovery Community
725 Franklin River Road, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Port Alberni Shelter Society. Offers a residential recovery program for women who need support with reducing or stopping their problematic use of substances. The program includes one-on-one and group counselling, life skills training, 24-hour support, legal and medical support, recreational services, and support and referrals to transition back into the community. Length of stay is 2 years.
WW (WeightWatchers)
4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC
Start your journey to a healthier life by joining Wellness Workshops at WW Studio Port Alberni. During the meeting you'll meet people like you who are transforming every day by making changes to eat well, move more, and connect with others. All sessions will be led by a Wellness Coach who's been in your shoes. Join and find out how WW has helped millions of members lose weight and have happier lives. Please note meeting times may change. Get the latest times and offers, sign up for our new WW Freestyle program, and find out more info on our website.
Youth and Family Substance Use Services
4260 10th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Offered by Alberni Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Service Society. Provides substance use prevention, support and counselling services to youth and their families. Community education is also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many addiction treatment centres are there in Port Alberni?+
FindTreatment.ca lists 14 treatment centres and recovery services in Port Alberni, British Columbia, including detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient programs, and counselling services.
Is addiction treatment free in British Columbia?+
Publicly funded treatment programs in British Columbia are free with a valid health card, but often have waitlists. Private treatment centres charge fees (typically $10,000–$30,000 for 30-day residential programs) with faster admission. Many centres listed here offer both options.
How do I choose between inpatient and outpatient treatment in Port Alberni?+
Inpatient (residential) treatment suits people who need a structured environment away from daily triggers, while outpatient programs let you keep living at home and working. A family doctor, or any centre listed on this page, can help assess which level of care fits your situation.