Yes. OAR Wellness is a private residential rehabilitation centre located in Ontario that offers a discreet, structured environment for adults seeking treatment for addiction recovery and mental health. As a private program, we can provide a higher degree of personalization, privacy, and life-skills-focused care than is typically available in larger, public facilities.
Private rehab in Ontario
Inpatient addiction treatment
Trauma-informed, evidence-based care
Why Professionals and Families Trust Oar Wellness
Addiction and mental-health professionals from across North America refer their patients to OAR Wellness for its advanced clinical programming based in the cutting edge science of addiction treatment and long-term, realistic approach to addiction recovery. Families where a loved-one has already been to numerous treatment facilities particularly appreciate OAR's honest and realistic approach grounded in science and clinical expertise. We understand that many people who come to us have been disappointed, or even harmed, by past treatment experiences. Our commitment is to provide honest information, experienced care, and thorough, multifaceted preparation for the coming challenges of the full recovery life-cycle.
70+ years of combined clinical experience in addiction recovery and mental health
Master’s-level clinicians and senior staff in key roles
Integrated treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions
Secluded facility near Toronto for privacy and focus
Community-accessible beds available for clients without financial means
What Makes Our Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre Different
We know that many people searching for drug treatment centers in Ontario feel wary of big promises and quick fixes. OAR Wellness staff takes pride in clinical expertise based in a realistic, long-term perspective. Instead of a promise of miracle cures, we provide structured and grounded care that helps you establish the internal and external foundation needed to engage with the challenges waiting after treatment.
Honest, no-gimmick approach
No “30-day cure” claims. We talk openly and realistically about the formidable challenges waiting for our clients and their families after discharge and how to prepare for them.
Forward-oriented care
Everything about our program is designed for life after completion as treatment shouldn’t stop once you leave the building.
Discharge planning from the beginning
We begin planning for your return to everyday life before you arrive, using a 360 degree view of your work, family, and environment.
Life-skills oriented programming
We focus on sleep, nutrition, fitness, daily routines, executive/cognitive functioning, and emotional regulation to set you up to perform and thrive in the real world, not just in treatment.
Trauma and mental-health integrated care
We address substance use and mental health together as co-occurring processes that reinforce each other.
Family and stakeholder inclusion
When appropriate, we work closely with family and other stakeholders in the client's recovery. Recovery outcomes are best when there is a team effort at change and growth.
Addictions and Mental Health Conditions We Treat
OAR Wellness provides addiction rehabilitation in Ontario for adults whose lives, careers, and families have been disrupted by alcoholism and/or drug addiction. Alongside substance abuse there are almost always intertwined other mental health concerns. Our team carefully assesses clients before they enter treatment to ensure we are prepared for your specific needs.
Substance use concerns:
- Alcohol addiction and alcohol use disorder
- Opioid use disorder, including prescription and non-prescription opioids
- Stimulant use, including cocaine and related substances
- Prescription medication dependence, such as sedatives or pain medications
Mental health and co-occurring concerns:
- Anxiety and depressive disorders
- Trauma-related conditions and PTSD symptoms
- ADHD and related executive functioning challenges
- Co-occurring / dual diagnosis, where substance use and mental health issues intersect
We do not treat sexual or deviant disorders and will provide referrals to more appropriate services where possible if we are not the right clinical fit.
How Our Inpatient Addiction Treatment Program Works
From your first conversation with us, you will know what to expect and how we are planning not only for your time in treatment, but for what comes after.
360° Assessment & Fit
We take a comprehensive look at your history, mental health, and support system to understand your life and ensure that OAR Wellness is the right clinical fit before anyone makes a commitment.
Structured Inpatient Programming
You follow a structured daily schedule that combines individual and group therapy, education, and rest, tailored to your needs and pace.
Life Skills & Daily Functioning
We help you rebuild the basics. Sleep, nutrition, routines, time management, and relationships so that you can function in real life, not just in treatment.
Discharge Planning & Aftercare
From the outset, we plan for life after treatment, creating a personalized aftercare plan that supports your long-term recovery, not just the immediate weeks after discharge.
Please note that OAR Wellness does not provide medical detox onsite, but we can coordinate detoxes for you.
Life Skills to Support Long-Term Recovery
Many people can stop using substances for a short time. The harder part is building a life that feels manageable and meaningful without them. At OAR Wellness, life skills are not an add-on; they are at the core of our program.
Daily Structure
We help you rebuild simple, repeatable routines getting up, showing up, and following through so your days feel steady instead of chaotic.
Health Foundations
We focus on realistic improvements in sleep, nutrition, and movement that support your mood, energy, and cravings long after you leave.
Organization & Responsibilities
We help you get back on top of appointments, tasks, and basic responsibilities so life feels more manageable and less overwhelming.
Relationships & Communication
We guide you in rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and having hard conversations with the people who matter in your life.
Emotional Regulation
We teach practical tools to handle stress, cravings, and difficult emotions without returning to substances.
Clinicians With Real-World Addiction and Mental Health Expertise
When people call us, one of the first questions they ask is, do you actually know what you are doing? It is a fair question. At OAR Wellness, our team's expertise is built on a thorough understanding of psychological theory and research, and years of practical, front-line experience.
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Our clinicians hold master’s degrees or higher, with specialized training in addiction recovery, trauma, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
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Collectively, our team brings more than 70 years of hands-on experience working with individuals and families facing complex challenges to recovery.
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We have deep experience with disorders co-occurring with addiction, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
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We are transparent about what our treatment centre can and cannot do. We will make referrals to other service providers if we believe there is a better fit for you.
“We don’t promise perfection. We focus on what’s real, what’s possible, and what will actually help you thrive in your life.”
Facility Features
OAR Wellness offers a calm, beautiful, and contained environment designed to help you step back from the demands of daily life and focus on recovery. Approximately one hour outside of Toronto, our facility is situated in a forested rural area that offers privacy and space without feeling isolated from the outside world.
- Secluded, rural property surrounded by trees and natural scenery
- A mix of shared and private rooms to match clinical and personal needs
- Comfortable lounges and group rooms for therapy, connection, and quiet time
- Spaces for reflection, movement, and outdoor walks to support physical and emotional reset
- A setting that feels professional and safe, while still warm and livable, not institutional
Who Our Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre Is For
We work with adults who have responsibilities and something to lose. Many of our clients have careers, families, or community roles but have reached a point where substance use threatens the lives they have built. OAR Wellness treats men and women aged 25 or older.
- Working professionals for whom stress, burnout and substances have become intertwined
- Post-secondary and graduate students that are struggling to complete their program or have dropped out due to addiction and issues with mental health
- Spouses and parents that want to be there for their loved ones but cannot control their substance use
We welcome clients of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds, and we make every effort to respect and accommodate individual needs, including dietary and spiritual preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you or someone you care about is ready to explore a different kind of drug and alcohol rehab in Ontario, Canada, one that focuses on life, not just symptoms, we are here to talk. Your first conversation with OAR Wellness is confidential and judgment-free.